Nubia Fold vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1090 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6560); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 249g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nubia Fold by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Fold

Performance 91
Display 81
Camera 54
Battery 60
Portability 52
Value for money 56

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes Nubia Fold better?


  • Overall rating 73/100

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6560 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 249g
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1090

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Nubia Fold: The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Fold Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3126402 3182664
Geekbench Single 3013 3293
Geekbench Multi 9287 10243
Display 8.0" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6560 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 55W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm —
Weight 249 g 205 g
Launch price $1090 $899

Camera comparison

Nubia Fold

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
54
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Fold

  • 8.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Fold

  • 6560 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +1.8%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Fold by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Fold

$1090

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Launch price difference: $191. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $191 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nubia Fold by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.