Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 263g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 235g vs 263g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.