Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Z Fold 4 delivers a revolutionary dual-screen experience with its 7.6-inch inner display and premium build, but struggles with a modest 4400 mAh battery and slower 25W charging. Xiaomi's 14 Pro counters with a more traditional form factor yet superior specs across nearly every metric: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 outpaces the 8+ Gen 1, while the 3000-nit display crushes the Z Fold's 1200 nits. Battery capacity reaches 4880 mAh with blazing 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. Camera systems are comparable, though Xiaomi's variable aperture main sensor (f/1.42-f/4.0) offers flexibility. At $700 less, the 14 Pro provides flagship performance in a conventional package, making it the smarter choice for most users. The Z Fold 4 justifies its premium only if you prioritize the foldable form factor and software ecosystem.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 if…
- →Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- →Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- →Improved cameras over Fold 3
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 4
Pros
- Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- Improved cameras over Fold 3
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free use
Cons
- Still very expensive at $1799
- Heavy at 263 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Slow 25W charging
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 4 | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12L, One UI 4.1.1 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 263 g | 223 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm (unfolded) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 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 | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x 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, 1 TB | 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 | 2176 x 1812 (inner), 2316 x 904 (cover) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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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