Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $500 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,402,979); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme GT5 Pro by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1139. Realme GT5 Pro was $1139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.