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Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 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 Pro Max is the stronger all-round pick for battery, durability, and screen sharpness; Xiaomi 18 Fold suits buyers who want a foldable, more storage, and a lighter phone. They are close overall: the Pro Max leads on battery and design, while the Fold has the connectivity edge and offers 1 TB maximum storage versus 256 GB.
The Fold opens to a 7.58-inch display, compared with 6.9 inches on the Pro Max, and uses LTPO AMOLED rather than AMOLED. The Pro Max counters with a sharper 419 ppi versus 382 ppi and a thinner body: 8.39 mm versus 10.7 mm. It also has IP68 and IP69, while the Fold combines IP58, IP59, and IPX8.
The Pro Max has the battery advantage, with 8,000 mAh and 100 W charging versus the Fold's 6,000 mAh and 67 W. For cameras, the Fold has a 200 MP main camera and 3.5x telephoto; the Pro Max's 200 MP telephoto uses a 1/1.56-inch sensor, against 50 MP and 1/2.76 inches on the Fold. Theprtech measured the Pro Max at 235 g and the Fold at 219 g; Snowball found the Fold could resist staying folded after being left open for 10–20 minutes. Marques Brownlee measured 4,000 nits on the Pro Max; both list the same peak brightness. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the pick for battery and faster charging; Xiaomi 18 Fold for a foldable with up to 1 TB of storage. Theprtech reports 8K recording at 24 fps on the Fold and 30 fps on the Pro Max.
Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the better pick for buyers who want a foldable with a 7.58-inch LTPO AMOLED display and up to 1 TB.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the better buy for buyers who want an 8,000 mAh battery and 100 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Fold, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 219 g
- against 235 g
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 15,221
- against 12,873
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.2
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 419 ppi
- against 382 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP58, IP59, IPX8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Xiaomi Xring O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 | — |
| 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 | 256 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 | 2×5 GHz Prime + 6×4 GHz Performance |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Red, Rose Gold, Black, White, Blue | White, Blue, Red, Pink, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.7 mm | 8.39 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.39 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 235 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,000 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 Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 8:5 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | 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 | 419 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.38″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Light Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 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 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 n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | 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, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, 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 | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
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