Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/4/2021 6:25 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)72% Lighter	vs	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+424 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9% Thinner
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels61% Higher resolution screen
5.88"	vs	+7.6"29% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP113% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3120 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh44% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.

21 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED / Flexible Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (128GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi Sirius	갤럭시 Z 폴드2 5G (SM-F916N)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	South Korea
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	9/18/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Flexible Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.88" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 564907 (v8) Geekbench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	3000/1024 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
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	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	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 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display	• Colors: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (128GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.731W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered