Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads — 47/100 vs 44/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Fold has the bigger battery (4380 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Bigger battery: 4380 vs 3300 mAh
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 27W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 263g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi Mi 9 scores 3 points higher (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold leads (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (79/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (38/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.