Nubia Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1090 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6560); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1090
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12490 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nubia Fold by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (100/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.