Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 263g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (48/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (89/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (48/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 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, budget-conscious buyers.