Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi A1
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi A1
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi A1, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi A1 by 3265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi A1?
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.