Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (93/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.