Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
#91Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance
88.388.3
Camera
58.558.5
Display
88.590.0
Battery
66.070.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
76.077.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 both feature premium build quality with aluminum frames and glass backs, though the Mix Fold 3 offers an option for aramid fiber.
- The Z Fold5 has a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the Mix Fold 3 boasts a slightly larger 8.03-inch LTPO OLED+ display, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates and HDR.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with similar RAM configurations, but the Mix Fold 3 can go up to 16GB RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Z Fold5 has a versatile triple-camera setup with 3x optical zoom, whereas the Mix Fold 3 enhances this with additional telephoto options and a higher-resolution 20 MP selfie camera.
- The Mix Fold 3 also has a larger 4800 mAh battery with faster 67W charging compared to the Z Fold5's 4400 mAh and 25W charging.
- Both run on Android 13, but the Z Fold5 features One UI 6.1.1, while the Mix Fold 3 utilizes HyperOS, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
General
Release Date
2023, July 26
2023, August 14
Announced
2023, July 26
2023, August 14
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mix Fold3
Display
Size
7.6"
8.03"
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Foldable LTPO OLED+, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
1916 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi density)
PPI
1812
1916
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 740
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom10 MP, f/2.9, 115mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera
4 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
20 MP, f/2.3, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.8µmCover camera:20 MP, f/2.3, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.8µm
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, Dolby Vision HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 40 min50W wireless, 100% in 55 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mmFolded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Unfolded: 161.2 x 143.3 x 5.3 mmFolded: 161.2 x 73.5 x 10.9 mm
Weight
253 g
255 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or aramid fiber back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Black, Gold
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band (tri-band after future SW update)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No