Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 219g
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3962 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 321.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
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. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.