Poco F7 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $399 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,199,079); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1639
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2199079
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6649
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 Poco F7 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F7 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Poco F7 by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1240. Poco F7 was $1240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F7 (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (85/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F7 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco F7 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F7 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.