Redmi A1 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 13/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- 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)
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 52 points higher (65/100 vs 13/100). 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 A1 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi A1 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi A1 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | 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 | |
| Price | $100 | $1999 |
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi A1 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi A1 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1899. Redmi A1 is cheaper by $1899.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi A1 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 52 points (65/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1 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 A1 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.