Poco C51 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco C51 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C51 doesn't; the Poco C51 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C51
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco C51 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C51 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C51 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco C51
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C51
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C51
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C51 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Poco C51 by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C51
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (75/100 vs 43/100).
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 Poco C51 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C51 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C51 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco C51 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C51 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C51 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.