Realme 9i vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme 9i (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 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 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 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 38/100
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 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). 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 32/100). 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 9i (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9i (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9i (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme 9i by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9i (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme 9i (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 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.