Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,926,532); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 309g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2926532
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $2899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (42/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2926532 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 309 g 224 g
Launch price $2899 $892
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +25.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $2007. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $2007 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (83/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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.