Realme 1 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Realme 1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3410); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 1 doesn't; the Realme 1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 1

Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Realme 1 better?

  • Lighter: 155g vs 219g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3410 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 1 (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (85/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 1 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 314537 5228014
Geekbench Single 341 3715
Geekbench Multi 779 14213
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3410 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 156.5×75.2×7.8 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 155 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Realme 1

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Realme 1

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme 1

  • 3410 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 1 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 1 MediaTek Helio P60
25/100
314537 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +94.0%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme 1 by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 1

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (99/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 1 (79/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (85/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (85/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 1 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Realme 1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Realme 1 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.