Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 35/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 43 points higher (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Play9C by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (78/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 43 points (78/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.