Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the latest entrant in the realm of foldable smartphones from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, was officially launched on Monday, August 14, in China. This innovative foldable device features an arrangement of four Leica-branded rear cameras and is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Notably, the introduction of the Mix Fold 3 comes shortly after Samsung’s introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 last month, indicating a spirited competition within the foldable smartphone market.
The latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 aim to combine the functionalities of smartphones and tablets seamlessly. Should the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 become available in international markets outside China, it might potentially replace the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Display
Consumers have access to a larger 8.03-inch foldable E6 AMOLED LTPO inner display with a 2K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz on the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on its inner surface, featuring an adaptable refresh rate. Additionally, the Samsung device includes a 6.2-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on the exterior, while the Xiaomi device sports a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED cover display.
Processor
Both phones are powered by the same CPU. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which also supports configurations of up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a specially designed Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy SoC, supporting up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum of 1TB of storage.
Camera Contrast: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5
In the realm of camera setups, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 take distinct paths with their configurations. The former proudly presents a Leica-tuned quad rear camera arrangement, encompassing a 50-megapixel primary camera featuring the Sony IMX 800 sensor, complete with optical image stabilization (OIS). Accompanying this is a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor, followed by a 10-megapixel periscope sensor and an additional 10-megapixel telephoto sensor.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 introduces a triumvirate of cameras on its rear façade: a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with integrated OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. Notably, a further 10-megapixel camera graces the cover display of the device.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 features a 20-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and making video calls. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 includes an under-display camera with a 4-megapixel resolution.
Battery
In terms of battery capacity, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is powered by a 4,800mAh battery that supports both 50W wireless charging and 67W cable Turbo fast charging. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is equipped with a slightly smaller 4,400mAh battery. It offers Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, providing charging speeds of up to 15W, as well as 25W wired charging. Additionally, it boasts Wireless PowerShare functionality for charging other compatible wireless devices.
Price
Regarding pricing, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 offers different configurations. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 8,999 (approximately Rs. 1,02,000) in China. The 16GB RAM + 512GB model comes at a cost of CNY 9,999 (around Rs. 1,14,500), while the 16GB RAM + 1TB option is available for CNY 10,999 (roughly Rs. 1,26,600). As of now, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is exclusively available in the Chinese market, giving Xiaomi a notable advantage over its competitors.
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On the flip side, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 carries an initial price tag of Rs. 154,999 for the standard configuration featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The cost for the 512GB and 1TB storage alternatives are set at Rs. 164,999 and Rs. 184,999, correspondingly.
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