Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Fold and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Xiaomi 18 Fold and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max tie overall. The Xiaomi suits buyers focused on performance and battery: it scores 5,050,000 in AnTuTu against 3,010,000 and packs 6,000 mAh against 5,567 mAh. Apple leads on connectivity with tri-band Wi-Fi, while the Xiaomi has dual-band Wi-Fi.
The Xiaomi's inner display is larger and brighter: 7.58″ and 4,000 nits versus 6.9″ and 3,000 nits. The iPhone is sharper at 460 ppi versus 382 ppi, and offers up to 2 TB of storage against 1 TB. The choice also comes down to form: foldable or conventional.
The Xiaomi charges faster, at 67 W wired and 50 W wireless, versus 40 W and 25 W. The iPhone's IP68 rating covers immersion to 6 m; the Xiaomi lists IP58, IP59 and IPX8, and 1 m. They run Android 17 and iOS 27, respectively. The iPhone gets direct OS updates; the Xiaomi does not. Snowball praised the Xiaomi's inner display but criticized its software; that review did not test the iPhone 18 Pro Max in this comparison. The software choice is a matter of preference, while the hardware points to foldable versus conventional design.
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi 18 Fold is the better fit for buyers who prioritize multicore performance: 15,221 in Geekbench 6 versus 13,493.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better choice for buyers who want up to 2 TB of storage and a sharper 460 ppi display.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Fold, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Fold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,567 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 5,050,000
- against 3,010,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 382 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP58, IP59, IPX8
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 10.7 mm
Video reviews
The comparison on video
I Tested China’s iPhone Duo - Xiaomi 18 Fold
Snowball · 13:26
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Xiaomi Xring O3 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.35 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 5,050,000 Best value | 3,010,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,945 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 15,221 Best value | 13,493 |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU: 2x4.35 GHz C1 Ultra, 4x3.68 GHz C1 Premium, and 4x3.15 GHz C1 Pro | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Red, Rose Gold, Black, White, Blue | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 10.7 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 6 m Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,567 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 25 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 8:5 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.58″ Best value | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,672 px Best value | 1,320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Gorilla Glass, Dragontrail Glass, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.38″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 17 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,400 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Fold | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
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