Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better resolution of 2176 x 1812 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 7.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 99999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149. The launch Date of the second phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has larger screen size of 7.6 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 373 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 21.6:18 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 8 | Z Fold 5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | July 26, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 253 g |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X, (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 21.6:18 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 373 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 91.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | |
| Extra Features | S-Pen Support, stereo speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM, Dimensions Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Under display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover camera Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |