Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Xiaomi Mix Flip
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 7.6 in our rating, and the Xiaomi Mix Flip scores 7.3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads in performance, design and software support, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip is ahead in display, camera and battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the newer phone, announced Jul 22, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.86 inches
- Better water resistance IP48 vs None
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jul 22, 2026 vs Jul 19, 2024
- Lighter 180 g vs 192 g
- Thinner 13.1 mm vs 15.99 mm
Why choose the Xiaomi Mix Flip
- Bigger battery 4,780 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Faster wired charging 67 W vs 25 W
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60
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Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Overall
7.6
7.3
Display
8.2
8.4
Performance
8.9
7.6
Camera
6.5
6.8
Battery
4.8
5.1
Design
7.9
6.4
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
3.7
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Size
6.9 inches
6.86 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, CrystalRes AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2520 px
1224 × 2912 px
Pixel density
400 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen)
Ultra-thin glass (UTG)
Cover display
4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 948 x 1048, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz
4.01-inch AMOLED, 1392 x 1208, 460 ppi, up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 750
RAM
12 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
—
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.55"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
—
Telephoto
—
50 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
10 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Capacity
4,300 mAh
4,780 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
Silicon-carbon
Wired charging
25 W
67 W
Wireless charging
15 W
—
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Dimensions
85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm
85.54 × 74.02 × 15.99 mm
Thickness
13.1 mm
15.99 mm
Weight
180 g
192 g
Form factor
Flip
Flip
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
None
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
Black, Purple
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
—
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 14
Interface
One UI 9
Xiaomi HyperOS 1.0
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Xiaomi Mix Flip
Announced
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 19, 2024
Released
Aug 7, 2026
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Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,199.99
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