Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Xiaomi Mi Play

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance 19
Display 62
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 199g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 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 Play: The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Xiaomi Mi Play
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3119308 199111
Geekbench Single 3041 476
Geekbench Multi 9494 828
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 5.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 45W 10W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
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 Play
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
62
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Play MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -1466.6%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1466.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (45/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

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

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