Redmi K70 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $320 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,752,044).
Redmi K70
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1752044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K70 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1752044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $1999 |
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K70 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi K70 by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1679. Redmi K70 was $1679 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Redmi K70 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi K70 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.