Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (75/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus 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.