Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $1,499 versus $1,800, a difference of about $301. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands out for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever, while Xiaomi 14 Ultra is praised for pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 239 g | 224 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1856 (inner) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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