Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 731,937); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 731937 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.