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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2568709
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10558
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Fold: The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2568709 3998145
Geekbench Single 3970 3640
Geekbench Multi 10558 11033
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1920x2713 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 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, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 4MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1920x2713
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone Fold Apple A19 Pro
56/100
2568709 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +35.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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 47/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).

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

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