Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
26.2Performance86.1
46.9Display61.6
30.1Camera50.2
47.8Battery67.5
28Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+60). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 19% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.7 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 7.6 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 404 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | 2,947,517+527% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 3,528+651%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 10,619+608%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+19% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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