Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
86.1Performance43.2
61.6Display56.7
50.2Camera63.6
67.5Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 85 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and features (+29). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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 Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 156% higher AnTuTu: 2,947,517 vs 1,150,000
- 147% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 4,300
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 68
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- 150% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 20 W
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6 ″+13% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2448x1848 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi | 522 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+100% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 2,947,517+156% | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,528+105%Top 6% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,619+147%Top 4% | 4,300Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 53 %Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,800 mAh+4% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 50 W+150% |
| Active use endurance | 13.8 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+1% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.2 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP48 | — |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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