Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $699 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 14/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $940. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was $940 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 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.