Lava Blaze X vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Lava Blaze X (2024) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze X doesn't; the Lava Blaze X is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze X
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Lava Blaze X better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze X vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze X (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze X (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Lava Blaze X (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze X | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.9×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze X
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze X
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze X and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Lava Blaze X by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze X (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze X (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Lava Blaze X (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze X by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze X and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Lava Blaze X has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze X 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.