Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
86.1Performance54
61.6Display64.2
50.2Camera69.5
67.5Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 86 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+29). Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 93% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 5,500
- 90% higher AnTuTu: 2,947,517 vs 1,550,000
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 68
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 150% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6 ″+13% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2448x1848 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi | 522 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 2,947,517+90% | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,528+72%Top 6% | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,619+93%Top 4% | 5,500Top 34% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 53 %Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 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 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 50 W+150% |
| Active use endurance | 13.8 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+11% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 9.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP48 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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