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Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Xiaomi 18 Fold is the better fit for anyone who wants a light foldable with a large screen: it weighs 219 g versus 240 g, and its unfolded display measures 7.58 inches versus 6.9 inches. The choice is that format or the Pro Max's larger battery.
The Fold gives more room when open: 7.58 inches and 1,672 px of horizontal resolution, against 6.9 inches and 1,208 px on the Pro Max; their cover displays measure 5.38 inches and 2.9 inches. Snowball praises the Fold's hinge and says it holds at different angles.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G leads on performance and battery, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8,500 mAh versus the Fold's Xring O3 and 6,000 mAh. It also charges at 100 W against 67 W. The Fold offers 3.5x optical zoom versus 3.2x; Snowball describes its photos as natural. The Pro Max, though, has a 200 MP telephoto camera versus 50 MP and records 4K video with its front camera, while the Fold tops out at 1080p. The choice is the Fold's flexible format and camera reach versus the Pro Max's battery and performance.
Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the better buy for anyone seeking a light foldable with a 7.58-inch inner display.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G is the better buy for battery life and performance, with 8,500 mAh and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging.
| Category | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Fold, if you care about…
- Weight
- 219 g
- against 240 g
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 15,221
- against 12,873
- Unfolded thickness
- 5 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 7.58″
- against 6.9″
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 418 ppi
- against 382 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP58, IP59, IPX8
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 67 W
Video reviews
The comparison on video
Xiaomi 18 Pro Vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Xiaomi Xring O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.35 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 5,050,000 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,945 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 15,221 Best value | 12,873 |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU: 2x4.35 GHz C1 Ultra, 4x3.68 GHz C1 Premium, and 4x3.15 GHz C1 Pro | Octa-core; 2 × 5 GHz Prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz Performance cores |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Red, Rose Gold, Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.7 mm | 8.39 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 6 m Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 8:5 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.58″ Best value | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,672 px Best value | 1,208 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 2,624 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 418 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 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 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.38″ Best value | 2.9″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 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 n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Max. download speed | 7,400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| 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, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
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