Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Redmi Note 8T
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1999
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; 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 Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1999 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Redmi Note 8T by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1799. Redmi Note 8T was $1799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (76/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.