Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $100 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 14/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 51 points (65/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $1999

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • 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 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 51 points higher (65/100 vs 14/100). 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 "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 8A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 193115 3942923
Geekbench Single 199 3640
Geekbench Multi 795 11033
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Price $100 $1999
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
14/100
193115 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100 +95.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi 8A by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 8A
$100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999

Price difference: $1899. Redmi 8A is cheaper by $1899.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (45/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 51 points (65/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A 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 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.