Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 5/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 52 points (57/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 52 points higher (57/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 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 Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2926532
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 309 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (49/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (52/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 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 Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 52 points (57/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.