Nubia Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $572 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 840,330).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Flip
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 22
Design 32
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Flip better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $572 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Flip leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Flip is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Flip: The Nubia Flip is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Flip Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3654776
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm
Weight 214 g 219 g
Price $572 $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Flip
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Flip
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Flip and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
27/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +77.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Flip by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Flip
$572
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $227. Nubia Flip is cheaper by $227.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (88/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (90/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (83/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Flip is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Flip has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Flip over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Flip is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.