OnePlus Nord 6 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $420 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,314,061); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6649
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1219. OnePlus Nord 6 was $1219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus Nord 6 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.