Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Z Flip 6 excels as a compact, innovative foldable with its distinctive 3.4-inch cover display and 6.7-inch inner AMOLED screen hitting 2600 nits brightness. The 187g weight makes it remarkably portable, though the 4000mAh battery and 25W charging lag behind competitors. Its 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS handles stills competently, but video tops at 4K/60fps. Xiaomi's 15 Ultra takes a traditional flagship approach with superior raw specs: a 1-inch 50MP sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and 8K video recording. The 5810mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging dramatically outlasts the Z Flip 6, while the 3200-nit display and Snapdragon 8 Elite deliver measurably better performance. At 229g, it's heavier but remains pocketable. The Z Flip 6 targets users prioritizing form factor innovation and Samsung's ecosystem, offering IP48 water resistance and premium design. The 15 Ultra appeals to camera enthusiasts and power users wanting maximum capability per dollar, with superior zoom, battery life, and display specifications justifying its $100 price advantage. Your choice depends on whether foldable novelty or traditional flagship dominance matters more.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if…
- →Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- →12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- →New 50 MP main camera sensor
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Pros
- Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- 12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- New 50 MP main camera sensor
- Compact pocketable flip design
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Cover screen still limited compared to Razr+
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
- Crease still visible on inner display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 229 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP48 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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