Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 if you want the longest software support. Buy Xiaomi 17 Ultra if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraXiaomi 17 Ultra. Takes the better photos: camera score 10 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Ultra. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6000 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceXiaomi 17 Ultra. Costs 22% less.
Overall, Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,79,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
| Launched | 22 July 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 17), launched with HyperOS 3 (Android 16) |
| Rating | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Battery | Gets through a day for most people (about 14 hours in GSMArena's test); 45W wired and 20W wireless charging. | Very good battery life, with fast 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main and 50MP wide-angle cameras, but no zoom lens. | Large main sensor and a 200MP zoom camera with a real zoom ring give excellent photos. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is one of the fastest chips you can buy. | Top-tier Snapdragon chip stays fast even under longer loads. |
| Catch | Very expensive, no zoom camera, only IP48 dust protection and quiet speakers. | Very expensive, and the camera app has so many modes it can feel overwhelming. |
| Updates | 7 years | 6 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (2448 x 1848, 4:3), 120Hz, 3000 nits peak; 5.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X cover screen, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz, 3500 nits peak, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.74GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.6GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 @ 1.3GHz | Adreno 840 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) | 16GB RAM, 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (about 63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wired, 10W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9, 1/2.51", 120 degrees, PDAF); 10MP inner and 10MP cover selfie cameras | 50 MP 1-inch type LOFIC main (f/1.7, 23mm, OIS) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.4", f/2.4-3.0, 75-100mm, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.2, 14mm); Leica lenses; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP48 | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 4.5mm unfolded, 9.7mm folded thick, 201g | 8.3mm thick, 218.4g |
| Software | One UI 9 (Android 17) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 6 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2, side fingerprint reader | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5), NFC, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Average by GSMArena, -29.0 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Loud, good-sounding stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 2160Hz PWM, DC dimming; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated in sources read (GSMArena notes decent sustained performance) |
| Colours | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Black, White |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8₹1,79,999
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra₹1,39,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 if you want the longest software support. Buy Xiaomi 17 Ultra if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 costs ₹1,79,999, Xiaomi 17 Ultra costs ₹1,39,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: 7 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 6 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 17).