Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 23/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 46 points higher (69/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi 8A by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 46 points (69/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.