Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $2199 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 78/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,453,998).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3453998
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1639 vs $2199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 8 points higher (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $560. Xiaomi 18 Fold was $560 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.