Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1199 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,467,470); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1639
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.