Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,456,969); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 224g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2456969 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1856 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1899 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1007. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $1007 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (83/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.