Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $2899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,926,532); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 309g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2926532
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $2899

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2926532 3654776
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 309 g 219 g
Price $2899 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +19.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $2100. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $2100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (88/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (83/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (26/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.