Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 263g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 263g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (85/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (75/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold 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.