Xiaomi 13 (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 13 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/2/2023 9:27 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X Xiaomi 13 (512GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.36"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260) Compare Xiaomi 13 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 13 (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+414 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.49" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+4500 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4400 mAh
+67W168% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)25% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels51% Higher resolution screen
6.36"	vs	+7.6"19% Larger screen
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

29 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5X / 12GB LPDDR5

512GB (460GB available) / 512GB (458GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+

120Hz

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
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Model	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Other model names	Mi 13 2211133G (Global), 2211133C (China)	Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F9260)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/14/2022, Announced: 12/11/2022	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 152.8 millimeters (2.81 x 6.02 in)	128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.36" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	414 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 14	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1248260 (v9) Geekbench: 5129 (v5.1) GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (460GB available) UFS 4.0	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.075mm1/3.75"1.0µmPDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.215mm120°1/3.06"1.12µm	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.49" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.8µm 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	Digital and optical 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	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/120/240fps 1080p@960/1920fps Slow motion 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Leica optics	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.14" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
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
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 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	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
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: Black, White, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gray • LiquidCool	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 13 (512GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered