RedMagic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
93.9Performance86.1
67.1Display61.6
51.5Camera50.2
94Battery67.5
60Features94.7
12 spec wins — RedMagic 11S Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11S Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.7 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+8). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 94 vs 86
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 68
- 300% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 20 W
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $849 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 13% lower weight: 201 g vs 230 g
- 11% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.85 ″
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 7.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+7% | 404 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,000 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+6% | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 4,272,312+45% | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,763+7%Top 2% | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,606+9%Top 2% | 10,619Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+56% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+300% | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+8% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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