Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Z Flip 3 delivers innovative foldable design with a compact form factor and respectable specs, featuring a 6.7-inch inner AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, and 12MP dual cameras with OIS. Xiaomi's 14 Pro counters with flagship performance using the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior camera system (50MP main with variable aperture, 3.2x telephoto, 8K video), significantly larger 4880mAh battery with 120W charging, and dramatically brighter 3000-nit display. While the Z Flip 3's foldable novelty remains compelling for style-conscious users, the 14 Pro substantially outperforms in raw capabilities: better processor, superior cameras with more focal lengths, faster charging, larger battery, and sharper display with triple the brightness. Unless foldable innovation is your priority, the 14 Pro offers considerably better value at only $100 more with substantially upgraded internals and photography prowess.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…
- →First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- →IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- →Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
Buy the Xiaomi 14 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Pros
- First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
- Compact and stylish when folded
- 120Hz inner display
Cons
- Poor battery life with 3300 mAh
- Slow 15W charging
- Dual 12 MP cameras are basic
- Visible display crease
- Snapdragon 888 thermal issues
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 900 |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3300 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 10W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (inner) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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