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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
50.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
45.6Performance64.4
58.3Display63.8
42.1Camera74.3
36.9Battery92
94.7Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+55) and camera (+32). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 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 7 FE

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 15% lower weight: 187 g vs 219 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 46
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 37
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

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

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)2,044Top 33%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,761Top 26%—
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity4,000 mAh8,000 mAh+100%
Wired charging25 W100 W+300%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
Weight187 g+15%219 g
Thickness14.9 mm8.2 mm+45%
IP ratingIP48IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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