Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (76/100 vs 60/100).

Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3119308
Geekbench Single 321 3041
Geekbench Multi 1128 9494
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2340x1080 1828x2584
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $180
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100
329457 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +89.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8
$180
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (50/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (45/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (76/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.