Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 35/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 31
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • 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 37/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (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 13 Lite (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Xiaomi 13 Lite
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 2400x1080
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 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP53
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 215 g 171 g
Price $1999 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
35/100 -264.8%
840330 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 264.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Price difference: $1599. Xiaomi 13 Lite is cheaper by $1599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (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 13 Lite (76/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (86/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

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 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.