Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Wide Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3998145
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +22.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (89/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

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

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