Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $2199 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3569354
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $825 vs $2199

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Fold8 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3569354
Geekbench Single 3640 3310
Geekbench Multi 11033 10070
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 60W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 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 / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Price $2199 $825
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 -10.5%
3569354 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $1374. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $1374.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.