Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 34/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2885
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 27 points higher (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (67/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 2885 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 264.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (67/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (76/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (86/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.