ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 219g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (81/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (81/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.