Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 241g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 2864 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 508.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (85/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (75/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
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.