Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 55/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 23 points higher (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 301.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (67/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 23 points (78/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.