Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra overall by 6 points (77 vs 71 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery capacity, where Xiaomi 17 has 6,330 vs 5,000 mAh; resolution, where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has 2256 × 2504 vs 1220 × 2656 px; optical zoom, where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has 3× vs 2.6×; dust & water resistance, where Xiaomi 17 has IP68 vs IP48; weight, where Xiaomi 17 is 24 g lighter.
Xiaomi 17 leads overall
Xiaomi 17 · 83 overall, #18 of 139
77
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra · 80 overall, #34 of 139
71
Key differences
  • Battery capacityXiaomi 17 6,330 vs 5,000 mAh
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2256 × 2504 vs 1220 × 2656 px
  • Optical zoomSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 3× vs 2.6×
  • Dust & Water resistanceXiaomi 17 IP68 vs IP48
  • WeightXiaomi 17 24 g lighter

Scores by Category

Xiaomi 17 wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra wins 3

CategoryXiaomi 17Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraLead
Display
+3
Rear Camera
+7
Power & Battery
+14
Benchmark
+100
Chip
Tie
Memory
+86
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+8
Miscellaneous
+6
Storage
+4
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

191 g215 g
Xiaomi 17Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is 24 g (13%) heavier than Xiaomi 17.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
RAM capacity
12 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GB

Display

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Resolution
1220 × 2656 px
2256 × 2504 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3

Rear Camera

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Rear camera aperture
1.7
1.7
Optical zoom
2.6×
3×15% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Weight
191 g11% less
215 g

Power & Battery

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Battery capacity
6,330 mAh27% more
5,000 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Geekbench single-core score
3,559
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Security updates until
2032
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Xiaomi 17
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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