Nubia Fold vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6560); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 191g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1090
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Fold by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Xiaomi 17 was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.