Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $180 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1639
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi Note 8 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1459. Redmi Note 8 was $1459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 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.