Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,800, a difference of about $801. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands out for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever, while Xiaomi 15 Ultra is praised for 200mp periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals galaxy s25 ultra. 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 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
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 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 239 g | 229 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5810 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, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1856 (inner) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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