Honor X7e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Honor X7e
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e leads (62/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1999 |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X7e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor X7e by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1799. Honor X7e was $1799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.