Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Z50 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (85/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active 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.