Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1799 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-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 thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1639 vs $1799
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 82/100; 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 Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Xiaomi 18 Fold was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I 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.