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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
64.4Performance64.4
43.7Display63.8
55.7Camera74.3
60.8Battery92
60Features60
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+20). Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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

  • 45% higher Screen size: 10 ″ vs 6.9 ″

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 56
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 61
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size10 ″+45%6.9 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2160x15841200x2608
Pixel density269 ppi416 ppi+55%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits3,500 nits+119%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.65
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,600 mAh8,000 mAh+43%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
Weight309 g219 g+29%
Thickness12.9 mm8.2 mm+37%
IP ratingIP48IP68/IP69
Frame materialTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum FrameFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldXiaomi 17 Max
3.5mm jack—No

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