Nothing Phone (4b) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $355 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 975,254); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $1639
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1284. Nothing Phone (4b) was $1284 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (99/100 vs 58/100).
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 Nothing Phone (4b) (85/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (75/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) 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.