RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
56.6Performance86.1
57.1Display61.6
51.5Camera50.2
75.1Battery67.5
86.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+8). RedMagic 9S Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 68
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 35% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,528 vs 2,277
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 7.6 ″+12% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 404 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+5% | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 3,528+55%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 10,619+50%Top 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 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | 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 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+35% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 201 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+8% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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