Redmi Note 15 Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,643); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (45/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (77/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.