Realme 9 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 9 4G

Performance 31
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Realme 9 4G better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (72/100 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 9 4G Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 424216 5228014
Geekbench Single 412 3715
Geekbench Multi 1423 14213
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 178 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Realme 9 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Realme 9 4G

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Realme 9 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 9 4G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 9 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
424216 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +91.9%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme 9 4G by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 9 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (99/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (85/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (75/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 4G 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.