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Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
61.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
35.2Display60.8
20Camera63.7
38.8Battery56
20Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi A310 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+44). Redmi A3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • 10% lower weight: 193 g vs 215 g
  • Lower launch price: $89 vs $2,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Screen size6.71 ″8 ″+19%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1650x7202504x2256
Pixel density268 ppi422 ppi+57%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB16 GB+433%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main camera8 MP200 MP+2400%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K
Front camera5 MP10 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W45 W+350%
Wireless charging—20 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Weight193 g+10%215 g
Thickness8.3 mm+7%8.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCNo—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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