Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 828 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2525.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (79/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
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.