Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 12MP vs…

Samsung

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

15categories won

4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.7"	7.98"
Resolution	1080 x 2640	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	426 ppi	418 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	8 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	20 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	3,700 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Weight	187 gWinner	216 g
Thickness	6.9 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Build	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and cover screen, Ultra Thin Glass inner folding screen	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	MIX Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,699