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 — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-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 2,568,709).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2568709
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10558
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone Fold: The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Fold Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2568709 3654776
Geekbench Single 3970 3640
Geekbench Multi 10558 11033
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 0W 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
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 4MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1920x2713
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone Fold Apple A19 Pro
56/100
2568709 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +29.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (88/100 vs 72/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (90/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (83/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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 47/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 72/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.