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 — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Fold by 29.5% 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
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 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.