Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,065,623).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3065623
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2910
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9174
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $1639 vs $1999

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 3065623 5228014
Geekbench Single 2910 3715
Geekbench Multi 9174 14213
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP59
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 215 g 219 g
Launch price $1999 $1639

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +41.4%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Launch price difference: $360. Xiaomi 18 Fold was $360 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (75/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 76/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.