Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 136.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (76/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (57/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.