Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads — 52/100 vs 44/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has the bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is noticeably lighter (183g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 241g
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Bigger battery: 4050 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha scores 8 points higher (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (77/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2636 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×73.6×7.2 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2636
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (56/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (77/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (56/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (77/100 vs 20/100).