Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Avid 589
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 219g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2844.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Avid 589?
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.