Vivo X Fold3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3
Performance 75
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 62
Portability 64
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo X Fold3: The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold3 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3998145
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, OriginOS 4 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +56.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold3 by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (89/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo X Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users. 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.