Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2358
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8211
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 — 54/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2358 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8211 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×75.2×6.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $113. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $113 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (92/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.