TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 365,001); the TCL 40 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 40 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper 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.