Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is the cheaper of the two at $329 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,471. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands out for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever, while Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is praised for 200 mp main sensor is a headline spec at this price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1856 (inner) | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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