Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,991,672); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1991672
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 219g vs 255g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1991672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 100.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
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. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.