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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Xiaomi 17T

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
64.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17T
69.9Inno Score
75.8Performance65.5
58.4Display67.5
55.7Camera61.4
47.9Battery72.5
94.7Features100
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 79 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 64.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+9). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 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 Fold 7

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 66
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,300 vs 6,607
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 21% higher Screen size: 8 ″ vs 6.59 ″

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T

  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 58
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 56
  • Stronger battery score: 73 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
Screen size8 ″+21%6.59 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1968x21841268x2756
Pixel density368 ppi460 ppi+25%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,500 nits+35%
Screen-to-body90.6 %+1%89.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu2,250,000+5%2,137,999
Geekbench 6 (single)2,950Top 16%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,300+41%Top 12%6,607Top 27%
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
Capacity4,400 mAh6,500 mAh+48%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
Weight215 g200 g+7%
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIP48IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Xiaomi 17T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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