Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, 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 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 299g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom V Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (92/100 vs 48/100).
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 Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. 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.