Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 11 4G

The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Performance 20
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?

  • Lighter: 168g vs 219g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Fold ZTE Axon 11 4G
Processor Xiaomi XRING O3 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 5228014 303398
Geekbench Single 3715 341
Geekbench Multi 14213 779
Display 7.6" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1672x2364 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 67W —
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MiFavor 10
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP59 —
Dimensions 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 168 g
Launch price $1639 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100
5228014 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 11 4G MediaTek Helio P70
38/100 -1623.2%
303398 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1623.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (85/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (75/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

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.