Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $709 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 10162
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 17 scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 — 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 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3248535 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 17 by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $930. Xiaomi 17 was $930 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 17 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.