Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1639 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1639
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 534.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1239. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $1239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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.