Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 17

The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 263g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4380 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (63/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Fold Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 3274157
Geekbench Single 968 3566
Geekbench Multi 2731 10162
Display 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1536x2152 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4380 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 263 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +74.8%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (81/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (63/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.