Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Xiaomi 11i by 350.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.