Nubia Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1090 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1639
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 249g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 14213 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Fold by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Nubia Fold was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (85/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (75/100 vs 60/100).
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 Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.