Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 34/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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 Motorola Moto G8 Plus Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 329457 5228014
Geekbench Single 321 3715
Geekbench Multi 1128 14213
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +93.7%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (79/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (75/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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.