Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $699 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,228,426); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Poco F9 Pro by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $940. Poco F9 Pro was $940 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.