Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 23
Design 75
Value for money 34
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 11033
  • Lighter: 180g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3161830
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3271
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3161830 3998145
Geekbench Single 3271 3640
Geekbench Multi 11051 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4300 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 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 180 g 219 g
Price $1099 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
23
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
57/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +20.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (92/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (82/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 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.