Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 30/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 39 points (69/100 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 Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 39 points higher (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3119308
Geekbench Single 321 3041
Geekbench Multi 1128 9494
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2340x1080 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 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
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $180
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100
329457 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +89.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (52/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 39 points (69/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.