In other words, Samsung’s biggest challenger in the smartphone space is another Android brand. In the past year or two, that biggest challenge has come from Xiaomi, whose products usually launch at around the same time as Samsung’s, and often at a lower price point. The most heated battle is probably in the slab flagship space, as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra seemingly took everything Samsung did with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and dialed it up to 11.
But the two brands have competing foldables too. So
far, this battle is only within China, as Xiaomi’s foldable doesn’t sell outside its home country. But it’s very likely that eventually, this battle will also drag out across the rest of Asia and Europe. So how does Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Fold compare against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Mi Mix Fold’s hinge corner, when folded, is also noticeably rounded, while the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s are still slightly sharp (the problem is even worse on the Galaxy Z Fold 2). The Mi Mix Fold is more comfortable to hold in my opinion, despite being heavier and thicker.
The under-screen camera on the Z Fold 3 is half-baked and should only be used for casual video calls. So really, both phones have one functional selfie camera each. I am not much of a selfie person, but I took these samples in a tough lighting condition on purpose (against harsh backlight), and Samsung’s software algorithm did a better job of finding the proper balance.
However, Samsung has since closed the gap a bit with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, as it starts at $1,800 ($200 cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 2’s starting price). This essentially negates any value proposition for the Mix Fold, and if you’re going to pay roughly the same price, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is just a more polished device all around. The addition of IPX8 water resistance rating and stylus support, not to mention Flex Mode, brings more ways to use the foldable
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