Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 347,995); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't; the Redmi Note 7 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Redmi Note 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1999
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 7 — 28/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $1999 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Redmi Note 7 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1829. Redmi Note 7 was $1829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (52/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.