Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) has better RAM than Xiaomi 18 Fold. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) has better resolution of 2448 x 1828 than Xiaomi 18 Fold which has resolution of 1672 x 2364. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi 18 Fold
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 7.58 in |
| Internal Memory | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 234999 | Rs. 169999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) is Rs. 234999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 07, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Fold is Rs. 169999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold has screen size of 7.58 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s 7.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Xiaomi 18 Fold has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 382 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 4:3.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi 18 Fold's lower 12 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Xiaomi 18 Fold (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 18 Fold will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP + 16 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB RAM + 1TB) | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2026 | September 07, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm | 117.8 x 163.8 x 5 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio | Gray, Silver, Red, Rose gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.58 inches, 2364 x 1672 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 382 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 90.6% |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 On The Front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 On The Back | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits Peak Brightness | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 10:16 | Yes, LTPO AMOLED,, 5.38 inches, 1168 x 1712 pixels, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak), 120Hz, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 ,N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6, N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | 0), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, MY FANCAM, PHOTO ASSIST, Now Nudg | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IP58/IP59 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, Samsung DeX Support, SmartThings Support, KNOX PRIVACY, Dual-layer Flex Titanium Plate Under The Display, Armor FlexHinge | Folded: 83.6 x 117.8 x 10.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x, ProVisual Engine | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | One UI 9 | HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | XRING O3 |
| CPU | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W wireless | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |