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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
58.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
60.9Performance43.2
58.6Display47.7
46.9Camera47
47.9Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 68 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+18). Xiaomi 12 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 Fold 6

  • Stronger performance score: 61 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 136% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 32% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 12.1 mm
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,900

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
Screen size7.6 ″+21%6.28 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1856x21602400x1080
Pixel density374 ppi419 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+136%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body90.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,820,000+58%Top 18%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,270+32%Top 18%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,000+63%Top 16%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
Capacity4,400 mAh4,500 mAh+2%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
Weight239 g180 g+25%
Thickness12.1 mm8.2 mm+32%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1.1)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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