Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2785
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 2785 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 256.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (76/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.