Nubia Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $572 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4310); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 840,330); the Nubia Flip is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Flip better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $572 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Flip leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (92/100 vs 1/100). 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 Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (82/100 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 Pro Max (70/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Flip: The Nubia Flip is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Nubia Flip Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3998145
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 214 g 219 g
Price $572 $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Flip
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • 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
Nubia Flip
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
22
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 Nubia Flip and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
27/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +79.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Flip by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Flip
$572
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $427. Nubia Flip is cheaper by $427.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (87/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (82/100 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 Pro Max (70/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

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

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