Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 39/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi Note 9S
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $2199
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 40 points higher (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $2199 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1999. Redmi Note 9S was $1999 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 40 points (79/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.