Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
20Performance64.4
31.2Display43.7
29.8Camera55.7
29.4Battery60.8
20Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 810 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+40). Redmi Note 8 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 8
- 52% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 39% lower weight: 190 g vs 309 g
- 35% lower thickness: 8.4 mm vs 12.9 mm
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 10 ″+59% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+52% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 250,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Bottom 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300Bottom 2% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+39% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+35% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |