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; estimated prices are $2199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-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 (3,942,923 vs 3,207,005).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 3 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 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3207005
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 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: $899 vs $2199

  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3942923 3207005
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
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
Price $2199 $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 -22.9%
3207005 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $1300. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $1300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

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 3 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 79/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).

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.