Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 235g vs 236g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (92/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.