Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 49.2% 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.