Nokia C02 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Nokia C02 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C02 doesn't; the Nokia C02 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C02

Performance —
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 48
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Nokia C02 better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 22/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C02 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). 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 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nokia C02 (64/100 vs 48/100).

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 Nokia C02 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu — 5228014
Geekbench Single — 3715
Geekbench Multi — 14213
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 5 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 2 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 148.7×71.2×10.0 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 191 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Nokia C02

  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Nokia C02

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Nokia C02

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C02

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (79/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (85/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nokia C02 (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C02 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Nokia C02 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C02 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.