Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 263g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 263g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (93/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.