Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.2 | 90.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-11-27 | 2021-08-11 |
| 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches | 6.23 x 5.04 x 0.25 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 9.56 ounces |
| Cool blue, Power black and Yellow | Phantom Black, Phantom Green and Phantom Silver |
| Plastic and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 149.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 372 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.72 |
| 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 + 4.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 10.78 | 7.7 |
| 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) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Battery | 4400mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 7.52 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 3 is much better than the Xiaomi Poco M3, getting a 90.6 score against 78.2. Even though Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Xiaomi Poco M3 were released only a couple months apart, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3's body is noticeably thinner but heavier than Xiaomi Poco M3. Both devices in our current comparison work with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has newer 11 version and Xiaomi Poco M3 has Android 10 version.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 counts with a bit superior processor than Xiaomi Poco M3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. Xiaomi Poco M3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both count with similar screens, because although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a larger screen and a better resolution of 1768 x 2208.
Xiaomi Poco M3 counts with a way better camera than Galaxy Z Fold 3, because it has a back facing camera with way more mega pixels and a larger aperture for better low-light photos and video. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Xiaomi Poco M3, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 192 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Xiaomi Poco M3 has a much better battery life than Galaxy Z Fold 3, because it has a 36 percent larger battery size.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.