Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,065,623); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 145); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 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
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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.