Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $2899 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 54/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

Xiaomi 13 Lite

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 36

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 859516
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2785
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?

  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $2899

  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 15 points higher (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (84/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2926532 859516
Geekbench Single 3013 1044
Geekbench Multi 9287 2785
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP53
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 309 g 171 g
Launch price $2899 $400

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100 -240.5%
859516 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 240.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$400

Launch price difference: $2499. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $2499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (84/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.