Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 pioneered foldable innovation with its 7.6-inch inner display and dual-screen versatility, though it's bound by Snapdragon 888 performance and a modest 4400mAh battery. Xiaomi's 15 Pro counters with a more practical form factor, superior Snapdragon 8 Elite processing, exceptional 1-inch main camera sensor (50MP f/1.44), and a significantly larger 6100mAh battery supporting 90W charging versus Samsung's 25W. Display brightness favors Xiaomi dramatically at 3200 nits versus 1200, while its newer HyperOS 2 software outpaces Android 11. At $699 versus $1799, Xiaomi delivers flagship specs at roughly 40% the price. Samsung justifies premium pricing through foldable engineering and multitasking, yet the technology gap has narrowed considerably. For most users, Xiaomi 15 Pro offers better everyday performance, camera capability, and battery longevity at a fraction of the cost.
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 15 Pro if…
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- →1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- →2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
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 15 Pro
Pros
- Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- 1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- 2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
- 90W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Triple 50MP Leica camera system with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Heavy at 213 g due to the large battery
- HyperOS software has ads and bloatware in some regions
- No 5x periscope — 3x telephoto is behind Samsung and Apple flagships
- Limited global market availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 271 g | 213 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm (unfolded) | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type sensor) |
| 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, f/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W 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) | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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