Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 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 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 521,686); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) 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 44/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (85/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) 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.