Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,627,862); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra 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.