Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZEED Z-Play
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Play has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 953,150); the ZEED Z-Play is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZEED Z-Play is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZEED Z-Play by 448.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZEED Z-Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZEED Z-Play is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (85/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (75/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZEED Z-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.