Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100).
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 C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro 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.