Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2025 4:54 PM, updated: 9/6/2025 5:00 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
AMOLED

1968x2184

200
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	215 grams (7.53 ounces)
+402 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+512GB (476GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)81% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1968x2184 pixels77% Higher resolution screen
6.21"	vs	+8"29% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 10MP + 12MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.3" inches96% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Galaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	7/25/2025, Announced: 7/9/2025
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	143.2 x 1584 millimeters (5.64 x 62.36 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	215 grams (7.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 8.9 mm x 72.8 x 158.4
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~9.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1968x2184 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	feature not registered
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.5" (1080x2520), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 16
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 8
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AC) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1200MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1995920 (v10) Geekbench: 9152 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	512GB (476GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.6µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@60/120/240fps 720p@960fps 10-bit HDR HDR10+ Extra cover camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 24mm 1.12µm)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.418W/kg (head), 1.242W/kg (body)