Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads 11 to 2 on the 13 rankable specs and costs $500 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 lists 239 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 219.8 g (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 lists 7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 6.73 inches (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 lists 12 GB LPDDR5X (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 lists 3x optical (30x Space Zoom) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists 5x optical (up to 120x digital) (Xiaomi sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Buying for

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Straight answer

Overall: 2 to 11

Buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 11 of 13 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes 2.
Weight: 219.8 g vs 239 g
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB LPDDR5X
It is also $500 cheaper.

Check first: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has no stylus. the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has under 5 years of OS updates. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 613 rankable of 48 specsXiaomi 14 Ultra 11

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · S Pen Fold Edition supportTrips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoClear:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · Yes (90W adapter in box)
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · 7 major OS versions + 7 years securityTrips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · 4 major Android OS updates + 5 years se…
Not IP68row
Less dust and water protection than an IP68 rival.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid p…Clear:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:Xiaomi 14 Ultra · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Samsung

239 g

Xiaomi

219.8 g

Size

Samsung

7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover

Xiaomi

6.73 inches

Chipset≠

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

Xiaomi

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

RAM

Samsung

12 GB LPDDR5X

Xiaomi

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

Samsung

3x optical (30x Space Zoom)

Xiaomi

5x optical (up to 120x digital)

Capacity

Samsung

4,400 mAh (dual-battery)

Xiaomi

5,000 mAh (5,300 mAh CN model)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Samsung: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Xiaomi: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6$1,8992 wins

Xiaomi 14 Ultra$1,39911 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

42 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Dimensions	Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm / Folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm	161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm
Weight	239 g	219.8 g (wins this row: lower)
Build	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover/back, Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame	Xiaomi Shield Glass front, vegan leather back, aluminum frame
Water / dust rating	IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid particles >1mm)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White	Black, White
Stylus	S Pen Fold Edition support (inner screen only, sold separately)	No

Display

8 differences

Display specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X foldable inner + AMOLED cover	LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors
Size	7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover (wins this row: higher)	6.73 inches
Resolution	Inner: 2160 × 1856 / Cover: 968 × 2376 (wins this row: higher)	1440 × 3200 (WQHD+)
Pixel density	~374 ppi inner / ~410 ppi cover	~522 ppi (wins this row: higher)
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz LTPO (both screens)	1–120 Hz dynamic
Peak brightness	2,600 nits peak (both screens)	3,000 nits peak (wins this row: higher)
HDR	HDR10+	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Protection	Ultra Thin Glass (inner) / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)	Xiaomi Shield Glass
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

3 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Operating system	Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1	HyperOS based on Android 14
Software support	7 major OS versions + 7 years security	4 major Android OS updates + 5 years security
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Adreno 750	Adreno 750

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
RAM	12 GB LPDDR5X	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)
Storage	512 GB UFS 4.0	512 GB UFS 4.0
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB	512 GB / 1 TB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

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Rear camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Main	50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS	50 MP 1-inch Sony LYT-900, f/1.63–f/4.0 variable aperture, 23 mm, OIS
Ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123°	50 MP Leica, f/1.8, 12 mm, 122° FOV (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	10 MP, f/2.4, 66 mm, 3x optical, PDAF, OIS	50 MP 3.2x optical (75 mm, f/1.8, OIS) + 50 MP 5x periscope (120 mm, f/2.5, OIS) (wins this row: higher)
Max optical zoom	3x optical (30x Space Zoom)	5x optical (up to 120x digital) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	OIS on main and 3x telephoto	OIS on main and both telephoto cameras
Video	8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps	8K 24/30 fps, 4K 24/30/60/120 fps, 10-bit Log, Dolby Vision

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Selfie camera	10 MP cover selfie + 4 MP under-display inner camera	32 MP, f/2.0, 22 mm (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K 60 fps (cover camera)	4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

leads 3-0

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Capacity	4,400 mAh (dual-battery)	5,000 mAh (5,300 mAh CN model) (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min)	90 W HyperCharge (100% in ~33 min) (wins this row: higher)
Wireless charging	15 W Fast Wireless	80 W wireless HyperCharge (100% in ~46 min)
Reverse wireless	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare	10 W reverse wireless
Charger in box	No	Yes (90W adapter in box) (wins this row: has it)

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Speakers	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

6 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 ready	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
NFC	Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet)	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort support)	USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
SIM	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual nano-SIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, right column is Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Biometrics	Capacitive side-mounted fingerprint + Face unlock	Optical in-display fingerprint + AI Face Unlock
Extra controls	Side key with integrated fingerprint reader	Optional Leica Photography Kit with physical shutter button
Standout features	Dual-screen form factor, Flex Mode, App Continuity, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI	Leica Summilux lenses, 1-inch sensor, Stepless variable aperture

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 source Xiaomi 14 Ultra source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Slimmer, lighter foldable flagship with 7.6-inch inner screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and IP48 water resistance.

Expansive 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display for unmatched multitasking
Refined lighter hinge and squared-off industrial design
7 years of OS upgrades with integrated Galaxy AI tools

What you give up

Very high premium price tag
Cameras unchanged from Fold 5 generation

Full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs →

Pick this one if

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Grey import in the US; official in other regions. Photography juggernaut with 1-inch LYT-900 sensor, stepless variable aperture, and quad Leica camera array.

Quad 50MP Leica cameras with 1-inch stepless variable aperture
Exceptional manual photography and 8K log video controls
Bright C8 AMOLED display with 90W fast charging

What you give up

Bulky camera bump affects flat tabletop resting
HyperOS software has more bloatware than stock Android

Full Xiaomi 14 Ultra specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs.
Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical
Ultrawide: 50 MP Leica, f/1.8, 12 mm, 122° FOV vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123°
It is also $500 cheaper.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
Wired charging: 90 W HyperCharge vs 25 W fast wired
It is also $500 cheaper.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable games & video specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes 1.
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB LPDDR5X
Peak brightness: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,600 nits peak
It is also $500 cheaper.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 spec sheet Xiaomi 14 Ultra spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ↗ · Xiaomi 14 Ultra ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?

Xiaomi 14 Ultra costs $500 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?

Xiaomi 14 Ultra has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?

For photos, buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Leads 4 of 4 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 5x optical vs 3x optical

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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