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| Global Score | |
| 78.2 | 94.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2020-11-27 | 2020-09-18 |
| 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches | 6.27 x 5.05 x 0.27 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 9.95 ounces |
| Cool blue, Power black and Yellow | Mystic black and Mystic bronze |
| Plastic and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 149.00 | $ 1930.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 372 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.74 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.78 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has an overall score of 94.6, which is a lot better than Xiaomi Poco M3's 78.2 general score. Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Xiaomi Poco M3 were released with only a few months difference, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2's body is much thinner but extremely heavier. Both devices in this review come with Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a newer 11 version while Xiaomi Poco M3 has Android 10.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a little faster processing unit than Xiaomi Poco M3, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has just a bit better screen than Xiaomi Poco M3, because although it has a just a little lower amount of pixels per inch in the screen, it also counts with a bigger display and a better 1768 x 2208 resolution.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a better storage capacity to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Poco M3, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Xiaomi Poco M3 has a bit better camera than Galaxy Z Fold 2, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor capturing less light and duller colors and slower 30 frames per second video frame rates, and they both have a F1.8 aperture and the same 1920x1080 video resolution, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also counts with a lot better 48 megapixels resolution camera in the back.
Xiaomi Poco M3 features longer battery performance than Galaxy Z Fold 2, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity instead of 4500mAh.
Although Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Poco M3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Xiaomi Poco M3. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy Galaxy Z Fold 2, else you can save some money and buy the Xiaomi Poco M3, resigning a couple features and specifications.
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