Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 67W |
| Storage (max) | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 239 g | 259 g |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | — |
| Size (Main) | 7.6 inches | — |
| Resolution (Main) | 1856 x 2160 pixels, 10.5:9 aspect ratio, 374 ppi | — |
| Size (Cover) | 6.3 inches | — |
| Resolution (Cover) | 968 x 2376 pixels, 22:9 aspect ratio, 410 ppi | — |
| Protection (Cover) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Inner Display Type | — | Foldable LTPO OLED+, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Inner Display Size | — | 8.03 inches (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Inner Display Resolution | — | 1916 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi) |
| Inner Display Protection | — | Flexible ultra-thin glass |
| Cover Display Type | — | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Cover Display Size | — | 6.56 inches, 21:9 ratio |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| Cover Display Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750, 1000 MHz | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (1024 GB) UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Camera System | — | Leica-tuned Quad Camera System |
| Wide (Main) | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX800 sensor) |
| Telephoto (3.2x optical zoom) | — | 10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm, PDAF, OIS |
| Periscope Telephoto (5x optical zoom) | — | 10 MP, f/2.9, 115mm, PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm | — |
| Under-display Camera (Main) | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/2.3, 23mm (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired (100% in 40 min advertised), 50W wireless (100% in 55 min advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm | — |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm | — |
| Weight | 239 g | 259 g (Glass) or 255 g (Composite Fiber) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; Inner display uses Samsung's ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG) | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or aramid fiber back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP48 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Stylus | S Pen support, no built-in slot | — |
| Dimensions Unfolded | — | 161.2 x 143.3 x 5.3 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | — | 161.2 x 73.5 x 10.9 mm (Glass) / 10.86 mm (Composite Fiber) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, July 10 | 2023, August 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 24 (US/UK), July 31 (global) | Available. Released 2023, August 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 versus 4,800 mAh for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 239 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 versus 259 g for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — Jul 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 versus Aug 2023 for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 9/10.