Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 317g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 235g vs 317g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1860x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 235 g | 317 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
- 8.0" Foldable AMOLED
- Resolution: 1860x2480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 340.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Mi Mix Fold is a better fit for active users.