Sony Xperia X Compact vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 15/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Compact
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia X Compact better?
- Lighter: 135g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Compact vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 71 points higher (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (99/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Compact | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 14213 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia X Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (99/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (79/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 71 points (86/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia X Compact has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Compact 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.