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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

What Galaxy Z Fold8 does better (8) and where 18 Fold wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Z Fold8
8.8Score
8 advantages≈ $1,650
vs
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi · 202618 Fold
9.5Score
13 advantages≈ $1,500
Higher score
7.6Display7.7
9.3Performance9.8
5.5Camera9.2
7.8Battery9.4
9.3Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Z Fold818 Fold
123.9 × 161.44.5117.8 × 163.85
Galaxy Z Fold818 FoldDifference
Height161.4 mm163.8 mm−2.4 mm
Width123.9 mm117.8 mm+6.1 mm
Thickness4.5 mm5 mm−0.5 mm
Weight201 g219 g−18 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Z Fold8 better than 18 Fold?

  1. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  2. 4K selfie videoYes · 18 Fold: No
  3. eSIMYes · 18 Fold: No
  4. CPU frequency4.74 GHz vs 4.35 GHz+9%
  5. Weight201 g vs 219 g+9%
  6. Pixel density404 ppi vs 382 ppi+6%
  7. Thickness4.5 mm vs 5 mm+11%
  8. Resolution (width)1,848 px vs 1,672 px+11%

Why is 18 Fold better than Galaxy Z Fold8?

  1. AnTuTu score2,197,874 vs 5,228,0142.4×
  2. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  3. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+25%
  4. Wired charging45 W vs 67 W+49%
  5. Telephoto cameraNo · Galaxy Z Fold8: Yes
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,619 vs 13,491+27%
  7. Optical zoom2× vs 3×+50%
  8. Wireless charging power20 W vs 50 W2.5×
  9. Peak brightness3,000 nits vs 4,000 nits+33%
  10. Selfie camera10 MP vs 16 MP+60%
  11. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
  12. CPU cores8 vs 10+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi 18 FoldXiaomi 18 Fold≈ $1,5009.5
Design
Weight201 g219 g
Thickness4.5 mm5 mm
Height161.4 mm163.8 mm
Width123.9 mm117.8 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP48IP58
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
ColoursGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioGray, Silver, Red, Rose gold
StylusYes—
Display
Screen size7.6″7.6″
PanelFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,848 px1,672 px
Resolution (height)2,448 px2,364 px
Pixel density404 ppi382 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,000 nits
Measured brightness1,525 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio89.6%90.6%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5XRing O3
Chip makerQualcommXring
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores810
CPU frequency4.74 GHz4.35 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16
AnTuTu score2,197,8745,228,014
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,61913,491
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,459—
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom2×3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera10 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)14 h—
Wired charging45 W67 W
Charged in 30 min63%—
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power20 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Infrared port—Yes
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-29 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.82 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 9HyperOS 4
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classA—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle49 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classA—
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