Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 $1999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $825 vs $1999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | $1999 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $1174.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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.