Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1099 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,538,751); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.8mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3715
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1639

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2538751
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Apple A19 Pro Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 2538751 5228014
Geekbench Single 3895 3715
Geekbench Multi 9988 14213
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP59
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 206 g 219 g
Launch price $1099 $1639

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +51.4%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Launch price difference: $540. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $540 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 85/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.