Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi 11i
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Mi 11i is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mi 11i
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11i better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi 11i, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi 11i by 360.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (85/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (75/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11i — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
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 Mi 11i is a better fit for active users.