Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,065,623); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3065623
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2910
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9174
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $825 vs $1999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (84/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3065623 3569354
Geekbench Single 2910 3310
Geekbench Multi 9174 10070
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 145
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 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Price $1999 $825
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +14.1%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $1174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $1174.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (84/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (84/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.