Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,991,672); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1991672
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 255g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1991672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 162.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (85/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
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 Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.