Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1099 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 824,513).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 32
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 180g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1099

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 44/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; 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 Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3161830 824513
Geekbench Single 3271 968
Geekbench Multi 11051 2731
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 25W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 180 g 173 g
Launch price $1099 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -283.5%
824513 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 283.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400

Launch price difference: $699. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $699 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (37/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.