Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 17

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1531 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,119,308); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Xiaomi 17 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 42
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $709 vs $1531

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3274157
Geekbench Single 3041 3566
Geekbench Multi 9494 10162
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Price $1531 $709
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +4.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $822. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $822.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (81/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (87/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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?

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

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.