Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2568709
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Fold by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (50/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.