Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 36.5% 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 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.