Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
86.1Performance79.1
61.6Display69.1
50.2Camera73.2
67.5Battery79
94.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 88 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+12). 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 79
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,528 vs 3,050
- 15% higher Active use endurance: 13.8 h vs 12 h
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 62
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- 300% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 20 W
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6 ″+13% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2448x1848 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi | 522 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,200 nits+7% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 2,947,517+11% | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,528+16%Top 6% | 3,050Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,619+11%Top 4% | 9,600Top 11% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 53 %Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,410 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 80 W+300% |
| Active use endurance | 13.8 h+15% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+11% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 9.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP48 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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