Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $1107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.