Apple iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,434,654); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3715
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3434654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 12989
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $1639 vs $1999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Apple iPhone Duo by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Xiaomi 18 Fold was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (85/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (75/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.