Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Xiaomi 17
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (81/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.