Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 35/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1884
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 37 points higher (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | — | $1999 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Play9C by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 37 points (72/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.