Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 presents a groundbreaking foldable experience with its 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display and dual-screen setup, ideal for multitasking and productivity. However, Xiaomi's 14 Pro delivers superior everyday performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, significantly brighter 3000-nit display, and exceptional camera versatility featuring a 50MP main sensor with variable aperture. Battery capacity favors Xiaomi (4880mAh vs 4400mAh), and charging speeds are substantially faster (120W vs 25W wired). Xiaomi also costs $700 less while offering newer Android 14 with HyperOS. The Z Fold 3 justifies premium pricing through innovative form factor and productivity features, making it best for users prioritizing the foldable experience. For value-conscious buyers wanting flagship performance, cutting-edge cameras, and faster charging, Xiaomi 14 Pro is the compelling choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 if…
- →First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- →S Pen support on inner display
- →120Hz on both inner and cover screens
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 Fold 3
Pros
- First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- S Pen support on inner display
- 120Hz on both inner and cover screens
- Under-display camera for seamless inner screen
- Multi-window multitasking
Cons
- $1799 is prohibitively expensive
- Heavy at 271 g
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Same cameras as Fold 2
- S Pen not included and no storage silo
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 Fold 3 | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 271 g | 223 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 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 (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2208 x 1768 (inner), 2268 x 832 (cover) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 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 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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