Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $2199 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 46/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 33 points (79/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $2199

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 33 points higher (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3942923 835186
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 60W 27W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Launch price $2199 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 -372.1%
835186 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 372.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Launch price difference: $1799. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $1799 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (67/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (61/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 33 points (79/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.