Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2…
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
$1,999
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
13categories won
2 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 compared to $1999.
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 Fold Special Edition vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1968 x 2184 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 367 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,980,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 6980 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 236 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.9 mmWinner | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP48 | IP68 |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back with stripe texture, Ultra Thin Glass inner | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 8 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,999 | $1,049Winner |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition represents an engineering breakthrough for Samsung foldables, reducing unfolded thickness to a staggering 4.9mm and folded thickness to 10.6mm while offering a vast 8.0-inch inner display and 6.5-inch cover screen. Upgrading the camera to a flagship 200MP sensor and pairing it with 16GB of standard RAM.
- Display
- 8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 4,400mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh
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