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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
58.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
65.6Performance64.4
57.5Display63.8
44.1Camera74.3
47.3Battery92
94.7Features60
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 711 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and camera (+30). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 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

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 14% lower weight: 188 g vs 219 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 47
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Xiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.9 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x25201200x2608
Pixel density397 ppi416 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,500 nits+35%
Screen-to-body88 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Xiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu2,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,350Top 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,200Top 18%—
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Xiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom2 x3 x+50%
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Xiaomi 17 Max
Capacity4,300 mAh8,000 mAh+86%
Wired charging25 W100 W+300%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Xiaomi 17 Max
Weight188 g+14%219 g
Thickness13.7 mm8.2 mm+41%
IP ratingIP48IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumFiberglass

Connectivity

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

Software

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

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