Redmi 4A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 17/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 180,934); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Redmi 4A better?
- Lighter: 131g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $2199
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3120 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 4A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 61 points higher (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 4A — 22/100, 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 Redmi 4A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 4A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 131 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 4A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi 4A
- 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
Battery and charging
Redmi 4A
- 3120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 4A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi 4A by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2099. Redmi 4A was $2099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 61 points (78/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi 4A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.