Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) vs Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Xiaomi 12T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1768x2208
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1220x2712
108
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (218GB available) |
UFS 3.1 |
HDR10+ |
120Hz |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | 12T (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F926U1) | Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021 | 10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022 |
Depth | 6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in) | 75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in) |
Weight | 271 grams (9.49 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 7.6" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1768x2208 pixels | 1220x2712 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 372 PPI | 446 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus | 500nits[typ], 900nits[peak] HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch sampling rate: 480Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G610 MC6 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 791008 (v9) Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.67" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.47" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 120W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926U 256GB) | Xiaomi 12T (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.73W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |