Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. 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 5020); 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 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 317g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

Performance 64
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money —

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 5020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 317g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold better?


  • Overall rating 57/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: 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.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
Processor Xiaomi XRING O3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 5228014 1135878
Geekbench Single 3715 1500
Geekbench Multi 14213 3537
Display 7.6" LTPO AMOLED 8.0" Foldable AMOLED
Resolution 1672x2364 1860x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 67W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP59 —
Dimensions 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm —
Weight 219 g 317 g
Launch price $1639 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

  • 8.0" Foldable AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1860x2480
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100
5228014 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
57/100 -360.3%
1135878 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 360.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (99/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (85/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (75/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold?

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 Mix Fold is a better fit for active users.