Honor X9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor X9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor X9 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor X9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.