Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 29/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 49 points higher (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (67/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 49 points (78/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.