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).
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
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.
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.