Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money 6
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 219g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Flip3 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3998145
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1080 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 10W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 219 g
Launch price $999 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +72.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (98/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (89/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.