Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Xiaomi Mi Play

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 30/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 180g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 36 points (66/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance 19
Display 62
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 180g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 36 points higher (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi Play: The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Xiaomi Mi Play
Processor Exynos 2600 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3161830 199111
Geekbench Single 3271 476
Geekbench Multi 11051 828
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 5.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 25W 10W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 150 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
62
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Play MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -1488.0%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1488.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (80/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (37/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 36 points (66/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).

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

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