Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 86/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,165,108); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 4 points higher (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Poco F9 Ultra by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (91/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.