Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $799 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 86/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1639
- Better camera (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 2 points higher (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $840. Xiaomi 17 Max was $840 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.