Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi CC9e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1128 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 1486.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi CC9e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
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.