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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Xiaomi 15

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
71.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15
73.4Inno Score
86.1Performance76.7
61.6Display64.5
50.2Camera64.7
67.5Battery83.5
94.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 810 spec wins — Xiaomi 15

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and camera (+15). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 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 77
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 19% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.36 ″

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15

  • Stronger camera score: 65 vs 50
  • Stronger battery score: 84 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

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
Screen size7.6 ″+19%6.36 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2448x18481200x2670
Pixel density404 ppi460 ppi+14%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits+7%
Screen-to-body89.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared2,947,5172,914,100Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—874,340Top 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,069,991Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—379,667Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—590,102Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,528+19%Top 6%2,972Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,619+14%Top 4%9,330Top 12%
Wild Life Extreme stability53 %Bottom 11%89 %+70%Top 50%
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.62
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2.6 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
Capacity4,800 mAh5,240 mAh+9%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging20 W50 W+150%
Active use endurance13.8 h16.5 h+19%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
Weight201 g191 g+5%
Thickness9.7 mm8.1 mm+17%
IP ratingIP48IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Xiaomi 15
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Xiaomi 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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