HMD Aura vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 153,667); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 9/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads HMD Aura by 97.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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.