Lava O2 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Lava O2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T616, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava O2 doesn't; the Lava O2 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava O2
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Lava O2 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava O2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). 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 Lava O2 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava O2 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T616 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Lava O2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava O2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava O2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava O2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava O2 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava O2 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Lava O2 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava O2 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.