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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
64.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
77.6Performance43.2
59.2Display47.7
42.1Camera47
59.7Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 87 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and features (+29). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 173% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 143% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 4,300

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 37% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 13.1 mm
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,200

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.9 ″+10%6.28 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x25202400x1080
Pixel density400 ppi419 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+173%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu2,477,554+115%1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,977+73%Top 14%1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,466+143%Top 5%4,300Top 44%
Wild Life Extreme stability38 %Bottom 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
Capacity4,300 mAh4,500 mAh+5%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance14.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
Weight180 g180 g
Thickness13.1 mm8.2 mm+37%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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