Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $2199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 78/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 3,182,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 4 points higher (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.