Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 represents cutting-edge foldable technology with its innovative dual-display setup (7.6-inch inner AMOLED at 120Hz, 6.2-inch cover display) and flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, delivering premium multitasking and productivity features. Xiaomi's 12 Pro counters with a more traditional design, superior charging capabilities (120W wired, 50W wireless versus Samsung's 25W/15W), and a larger 4600mAh battery with QHD resolution on its 6.73-inch display. Camera systems differ philosophically: Samsung prioritizes telephoto versatility with a 10MP 3x zoom lens, while Xiaomi's triple 50MP setup enables flexible focal length coverage. Performance-wise, both use flagship 2022-2023 Snapdragon processors, though Samsung's Gen 2 variant edges ahead. The $800 price gap reflects Samsung's experimental form factor premium; Xiaomi offers extraordinary value for conventional smartphone users seeking superb charging speeds and display quality. Choose the Z Fold 5 for innovation and productivity, or select the 12 Pro for practical flagship features at a significantly lower cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if…
- →Slimmer hinge with zero-gap fold eliminates the gap seen on Fold 4
- →Large 7.6-inch inner display for multitasking and productivity
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
Buy the Xiaomi 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Pros
- Slimmer hinge with zero-gap fold eliminates the gap seen on Fold 4
- Large 7.6-inch inner display for multitasking and productivity
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- IPX8 water resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Very expensive starting at $1799
- Heavy at 253 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Slow 25W charging for a premium device
- Under-display camera is noticeably lower quality
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 253 g | 205 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IPX8 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm unfolded | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| Front camera | 10 MP cover, 4 MP under-display | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches inner, 6.2 inches cover | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2176 x 1812 inner, 2316 x 904 cover | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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