Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 263g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (40/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 263 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 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, budget-conscious buyers.