Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $771 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 83/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,995,695); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 213g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2995695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 10104
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 3 points higher (86/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2995695 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2798 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10104 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $771 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 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 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $868. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $868 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Xiaomi 15 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.