Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 262g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 262g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1914x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI Fold 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 161.1×144.7×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 262 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- Main: 50MP 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 Mix Fold 2
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1914x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 by 252.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2?
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 Mix Fold 2 is a better fit for active users.