Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 47/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 22 points (69/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 32
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 215g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 22 points higher (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3119308 824513
Geekbench Single 3041 968
Geekbench Multi 9494 2731
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 25W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 20W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 215 g 173 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -278.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 278.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (39/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 22 points (69/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.