Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi Civi 2
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-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 (3,382,020 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi Civi 2
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi Civi 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 293.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.