Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 56/100 (a 22-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 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 22 points higher (78/100 vs 56/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3012 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP 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 Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 321.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (61/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 22 points (78/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
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 Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.