Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 317g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
Performance 63
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 53
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 226g vs 317g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3579338 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 8.0" Foldable AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1860x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 226 g 317 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
  • 8.0" Foldable AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1860x2480
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3579338 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
57/100 -219.7%
1119714 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 219.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (96/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (93/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 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 Mi Mix Fold is a better fit for active users.