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Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9

$199

28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
61.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
29.6Display60.8
29.8Camera63.7
39Battery56
28Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 910 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+34). Redmi Note 9 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 9

  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $2,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Screen size6.53 ″8 ″+23%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10802504x2256
Pixel density394 ppi422 ppi+7%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%—
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main camera48 MP200 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Capacity5,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging—20 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Weight199 g+7%215 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.06.0
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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