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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
64.4Performance32
43.7Display45.6
55.7Camera39
60.8Battery51.8
60Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and camera (+17). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 32
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 52
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 49% higher Pixel density: 402 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 46% lower weight: 168 g vs 309 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $2,899

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size10 ″+53%6.55 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution2160x15842400x1080
Pixel density269 ppi402 ppi+49%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+68%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera200 MP+85%108 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video—4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,600 mAh+30%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight309 g168 g+46%
Thickness12.9 mm7.3 mm+43%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum FramePlastic

Connectivity

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

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