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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +77.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.