Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $729 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,651,476); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1639
- Better camera (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3651476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Poco F8 Ultra by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $910. Poco F8 Ultra was $910 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.