Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $849 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,841,283); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $849 vs $999
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1841283
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1841283 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2115 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 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 16 / One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $849 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (89/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 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.