Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 32
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 199g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3119308 824513
Geekbench Single 3041 968
Geekbench Multi 9494 2731
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 45W 27W
Wireless charging 0W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 199 g 173 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -278.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 278.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (45/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.