Tecno Phantom X vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.7mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Phantom X

Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 49
Battery 40
Portability 40
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Tecno Phantom X better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (64/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Phantom X Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 535127 5228014
Geekbench Single 672 3715
Geekbench Multi 1908 14213
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 48 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, HIOS 7.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom X

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 48MP
49
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Phantom X

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Phantom X

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom X and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom X MediaTek Helio G95
47/100
535127 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +89.8%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Phantom X by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Phantom X

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (99/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (85/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (75/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (64/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X 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.