Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1531 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1531
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (88/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1531 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $532. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $532.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.