Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $120 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 12/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Lighter: 144g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $2199
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 59 points higher (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $120 | $2199 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi 3S by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2079. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $2079.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 59 points (71/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.