Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 23/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $2899
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 46 points higher (69/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi 8A by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2799. Redmi 8A was $2799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (70/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.