Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (90/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (90/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.