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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
64.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
75.8Performance43.2
58.4Display47.7
55.7Camera47
47.9Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 78 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and features (+29). 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 7

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

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
  • 16% lower weight: 180 g vs 215 g
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $2,000

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
Screen size8 ″+27%6.28 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1968x21842400x1080
Pixel density368 ppi419 ppi+14%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+136%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body90.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 102,250,000+96%Top 7%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,950+72%Top 9%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,300+116%Top 6%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/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 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 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 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
Weight215 g180 g+16%
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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