Vivo X Fold2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo X Fold2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 279g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold2
Performance 75
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 76
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo X Fold2 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 64/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 279g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X Fold2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (40/100 vs 20/100).

Vivo X Fold2: The Vivo X Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
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 Vivo X Fold2 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1916x2160 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×73.4×12.9 mm
Weight 279 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold2
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold2
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +52.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo X Fold2 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X Fold2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (90/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (40/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo X Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo X Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.