HMD Skyline vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 798,429); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 44/100).

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 HMD Skyline Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 798429 5228014
Geekbench Single 1015 3715
Geekbench Multi 2687 14213
Display 6.5" P-OLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP59
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +84.7%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads HMD Skyline by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (99/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.