Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $2899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,926,532); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 309g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 25 points (82/100 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 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2926532
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $2899

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (41/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2926532 3593401
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 309 g 226 g
Price $2899 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +18.6%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $1900. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $1900.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (93/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (72/100 vs 52/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (41/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 67/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.