Redmi 4X vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $120 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 12/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 150,628); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4X doesn't; the Redmi 4X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
Redmi 4X
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 150628
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 618
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4X vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 53 points higher (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4X leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi 4X | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 150628 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 618 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | 139.2×70.0×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $120 | $1999 |
Redmi 4X
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 4X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4X
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 4X and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi 4X by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1879. Redmi 4X is cheaper by $1879.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (40/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 4X or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 53 points (65/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4X and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi 4X has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4X or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4X or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4X over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi 4X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.