Realme Q5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 47/100 (a 39-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 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Realme Q5 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 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.