Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (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 $999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,600,724); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1639
- Better camera (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100, 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 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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.