Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 30/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 309g).
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 309g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 39 points higher (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 828 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $2899 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1369.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (63/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 39 points (69/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.