Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 224g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (83/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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.