Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Performance
99.692.2
Camera
100.099.8
Display
99.792.5
Battery
78.786.4
Build
99.486.1
Overall
95.591.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 features a premium build with a foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display measuring 8.0 inches, offering a higher resolution and peak brightness compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery's 6.67-inch OLED display.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Dimensity 1080 in the Redmi Note 12.
- Both phones boast a 200 MP rear camera, but the Z Fold7 supports higher video resolutions, including 8K recording.
- The Z Fold7 has a slightly larger 4400 mAh battery with 25W charging, while the Redmi Note 12 offers faster 210W charging but a smaller 4300 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold7 runs on Android 16 with One UI 8, promising more extensive updates compared to the Redmi Note 12's Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
General
Release Date
2025, July 09
2022, October 27
Announced
2025, July 09
2022, October 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Display
Size
8"
6.67"
Type
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1968
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Mohs level 1
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP
200 MP
Main Camera Details
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
10 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
215 g
207.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
Black
Foldable
✓
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Software
Operating System
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes