Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,345,563); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 203g vs 236g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12490 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 52.0% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (87/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.