Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,926,532); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1900. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $1900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.