Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 35/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 30 points (65/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $1999

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 30 points higher (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP53
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 215 g 171 g
Price $1999 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
35/100 -369.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Price difference: $1599. Xiaomi 13 Lite is cheaper by $1599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 30 points (65/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.