Realme C25 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1345
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme C25 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme C25 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 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 | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 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 C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme C25 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme C25 (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme C25 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 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.