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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
64.4Performance43.2
43.7Display47.7
55.7Camera47
60.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and camera (+9). 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 TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 59% higher Screen size: 10 ″ vs 6.28 ″

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 419 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $2,899

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
Screen size10 ″+59%6.28 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution2160x15842400x1080
Pixel density269 ppi419 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+45%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,300Top 44%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
Capacity5,600 mAh+24%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
Weight309 g180 g+42%
Thickness12.9 mm8.2 mm+36%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum FrameAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jack—No

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