Redmi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 42/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 510,711); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Redmi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $2199
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1577
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10 — 46/100, 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 Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $2199 |
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1999. Redmi Note 10 was $1999 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 37 points (79/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.