Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 969,048); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Realme 14
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $1999 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 14 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme 14 by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1770. Realme 14 was $1770 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Realme 14 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.