Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi Mi Play

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 54
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance 19
Display 62
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 215g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (85/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi Play: The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Xiaomi Mi Play
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3065623 199111
Geekbench Single 2910 476
Geekbench Multi 9174 828
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 5.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 25W 10W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 150 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
62
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Play MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -1439.7%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1439.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (78/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (39/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (85/100 vs 66/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.