Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 828 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (79/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.