Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 729,766); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Faster charging: 210W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.