Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers a unique foldable form factor at $999, featuring a compact 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and solid 12MP main camera with OIS. Battery capacity sits at 3700mAh with 25W charging. Xiaomi's 15 Pro, priced at $699, delivers significantly better raw performance with the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite, a substantially larger 6100mAh battery supporting 90W fast charging, and notably superior camera hardware: 50MP main sensor with f/1.44 aperture on a 1-inch type sensor, plus a dedicated 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The display advantage goes to Xiaomi with 3200x1440 resolution and exceptional 3200 nits peak brightness versus Samsung's 1200 nits. Xiaomi also includes 16GB RAM standard, 50W wireless charging, and Wi-Fi 7. Samsung's premium pricing reflects its innovative foldable design and IPX8 rating, which appeals to users prioritizing novelty and portability. However, Xiaomi provides substantially better specs, longer battery life, faster charging, and superior camera capabilities for $300 less. Unless the foldable form factor is essential to your workflow, Xiaomi 15 Pro delivers dramatically better value and everyday performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 if…
- →Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- →Improved battery over Flip 3
- →Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- →50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Pros
- Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- Improved battery over Flip 3
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free selfies and video calls
Cons
- Visible crease on inner display
- Small cover screen limits functionality
- 12 MP cameras lag behind competitors
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- 50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
- 8K video recording capability
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Limited global availability
- HyperOS has more bloatware than stock Android
- No headphone jack
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 213 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Metal frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, 23mm, 1/1.3", OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm, 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3700 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless, 10W reverse |
| 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) | 1440 x 3200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (inner) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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