Honor X9d vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1869. Honor X9d was $1869 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.