Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $2199 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-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 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Lite
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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $2199
- 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 13 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 13 Lite (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 301.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1799. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $1799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 13 Lite (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
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 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.