Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,354,148); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2354148 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Xiaomi 14 Ultra was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.