Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 299g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1453683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5401
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 299g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1453683 3654776
Geekbench Single 1967 3640
Geekbench Multi 5401 11033
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Weight 299 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
44/100
1453683 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +60.2%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (88/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (90/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (83/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (26/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Tecno Phantom V 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.