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).
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Overall rating 30/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.