Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 Turbo (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- 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 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100).
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 Turbo (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. 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.