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 (3,113,347 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 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 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3113347 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3235 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10904 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 277.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (93/100 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 (93/100 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.