Realme 5i vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 5i (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme 5i by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (85/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 5i (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i 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.