Apple iPhone Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3715
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold 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 Fold (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Apple iPhone Fold by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold 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 Fold (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold 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.