Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 51/100). 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 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 51/100).
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 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro 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.