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 — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-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 (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 31
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
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
Price $2199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
51
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
71/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100 -369.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (64/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (51/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

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 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

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 71/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

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 (64/100 vs 42/100).

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 (92/100 vs 1/100).

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. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.