Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2636 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×73.6×7.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2636
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (85/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.