Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C31

Performance —
Display 37
Camera 10
Battery 68
Portability 53
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 35/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

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 C31 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Unisoc Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu — 5228014
Geekbench Single — 3715
Geekbench Multi — 14213
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 169.2×78.0×8.6 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 200 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Nokia C31

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Nokia C31

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Nokia C31

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C31

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

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

Should you choose the Nokia C31 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.