Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Better camera (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | $1999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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.