Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (2020) 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 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 16
Battery 15
Portability 77
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip better?

  • Lighter: 183g vs 226g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3600724
Geekbench Single 1031 3639
Geekbench Multi 2864 11047
Display 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2636 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging — 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 167.3×73.6×7.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 183 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  • 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2636
  • Refresh rate: —
85
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
44/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +76.1%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (93/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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.