The foldable phones by Samsung reached the third generation. The Korean giant just launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 which solves all the problems of the previous generations and adds a lot of really interesting features such as the S Pen borrowed from the Samsung Galaxy Note series. But is it really the best foldable phone in the market that can transform into a tablet or you can find something better from other brands? The only foldable phone which is able to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 globally is the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold and this is a comparison between their specifications.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
| Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| THICKNESS | 17.2 mm when folded, 7.6 mm when unfolded | 16 mm when folded, 6.4 mm when unfolded |
| DISPLAY | Main display: 8.01 inches, 1860 x 2480p (Quad HD+), 387 ppi, Foldable AMOLED External display: 6.52 inches HD+ (840 x 2520p), 27:9 ratio, AMOLED |
7.6 inches, 1768 x 2208p (Quad HD+), Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X External display: 6.2 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 832 x 2268 pixels (HD+) |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 11, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 108 + 8 MP + 13 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera |
Triple 12 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2 4 MP f/1.8 selfie camera 10 MP f/2.2 cover camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh Fast charging 67W |
4400 mAh, Fast Charging 25W and wireless charging 11W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Foldable display, secondary external display, 5G | Foldable display, secondary external display, 5G, reverse wireless charging, IPX8 waterproof |
Design
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is very attractive because it has a design with a ceramic back, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has the classic glass back paired with an aluminum frame. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is waterproof with the IPX8 certification and it also comes with the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning. Last but not least, it is more compact and has a more elegant design: just look at the camera module in order to notice how minimal its design is. Note that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 supports the S Pen and the eSIM technology, while Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold does not have a pen. The Mi Mix Fold is a dual SIM phone (unlike its rival) but it does not have an eSIM.
Display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is the first display coming with an Eco2OLED panel which is able to improve efficiency in order to provide a lower energy consumption. The internal foldable display has a diagonal of 7.6 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution, as well as the HDR10+ certification, the highest brightness, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold still comes with an outstanding foldable panel sporting a diagonal of 8.01 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution, up to one billion colors, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a more interesting display, but the Mi Mix Fold remains amazing. Both the phones have an external OLED display for those who want to use them as normal phones, as well as side-mounted fingerprint readers.
Specs & Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Xiaomi Mi Fold have almost the same hardware. They are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but with the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, you can get more RAM: up to 16 GB instead of just 12 GB. In both cases, the internal storage goes up to 512 GB. The phones run Android 11 with a customized user interface on top. These phones are flagship and they provide astonishing performance thanks to their flagship-class hardware, as well as the complete 5G support.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has the most complete camera department. It has a triple rear camera including three 12 MP sensors: the main camera with OIS, a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide camera. It also comes with a 4 MP cover camera and an under-display camera with a 10 MP resolution able to record 4K videos. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a great 108 MP main camera, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide camera, as well as a 20 MP front camera on the external display.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a bigger battery with a capacity of 5020 mAh and it can provide a longer battery life. It also supports a faster charging technology with a power of 67W (wired). However, unlike the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, it lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. You can only charge the Mi Mix Fold with a cable, while you can choose Qi wireless chargers if you go for the Galaxy Z Fold3.
Price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a $1799/€1799 starting price in the global market, while Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold begins at €1300/$1522 in Asia. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 wins the comparison because it is waterproof, it comes with wireless charging, more interesting cameras, the under-display camera technology, S Pen support, and more. But the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold remains a valid choice with its 67W fast charging technology, 3x optical zoom, and bigger battery.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
PRO
- More compact
- Wireless charging
- Wider availability
- Waterproof
- eSIM support
- S Pen
- Under-display camera
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
PRO
- Wider displays
- Bigger battery
- Faster charging
- Up to 16 GB RAM
CONS
- No wireless charging
