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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
56.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
82.2Inno Score
60.3Performance88.1
56.9Display67.4
44.1Camera73.3
45.5Battery95
94.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 615 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 56.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and camera (+29). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
  • 15% lower weight: 187 g vs 219 g
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 88 vs 60
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 95 vs 46
  • 400% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Screen size6.7 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x26401200x2608
Pixel density426 ppi+2%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,500 nits+35%
Screen-to-body85.6 %92.3 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu1,780,0003,543,388+99%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,250Top 25%3,528+57%Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,900Top 24%10,600+54%Top 5%
Wild Life Extreme stability—60 %Bottom 22%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom2 x5 x+150%
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera10 MP50 MP+400%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Capacity4,000 mAh7,500 mAh+88%
Wired charging25 W100 W+300%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance10 h20.8 h+108%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Weight187 g+15%219 g
Thickness14.9 mm8 mm+46%
IP ratingIP48IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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