Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
6categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
9categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 17 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 17 Pro takes the lead, while the MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 17 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 90W fast charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
17 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
17 Pro vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,060,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10420 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 20 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 17 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,699 |
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh