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 — 78/100 vs 46/100 (a 32-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 (3,453,998 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (96/100 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 32 points higher (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 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 — 64/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 20/100; 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 Mi 9T Pro (96/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 318.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (96/100 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 32 points (78/100 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 78/100, 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 (96/100 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.