Google Pixel 6a vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,015,493); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 6a

Performance 62
Display 86
Camera 59
Battery 31
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Google Pixel 6a better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better display (86/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1015493
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Google Pixel 6a are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 6a Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Google Tensor Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 1015493 5228014
Geekbench Single 1477 3715
Geekbench Multi 3595 14213
Display 6.1" AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 122 —
Main camera 2 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP59
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 178 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
86
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 6a

  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
59/100
1015493 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +80.6%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Google Pixel 6a by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 6a

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (99/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (85/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (75/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Google Pixel 6a are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active 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.