Redmi A1+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $80 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 24/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Redmi A1+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 55 points higher (79/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi A1+ — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $2199 |
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi A1+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi A1+ by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2119. Redmi A1+ was $2119 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 55 points (79/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.