Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
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 Xiaomi 12S Pro Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 1420808 5228014
Geekbench Single 1761 3715
Geekbench Multi 4688 14213
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 203 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +72.8%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (99/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro 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.