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POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
61.4Inno Score
23.6Performance64.4
60.2Display60.8
34.2Camera63.7
49.4Battery56
44Features60
2 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and camera (+30). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $2,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Screen size6.67 ″8 ″+20%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10802504x2256
Pixel density395 ppi422 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu410,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)740Bottom 16%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Bottom 14%—
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main camera64 MP200 MP+213%
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Ultra-wide13 MP50 MP+285%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—20 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Weight215 g215 g
Thickness9.4 mm8.9 mm+5%
IP ratingIP53IP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYes—

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