Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 30S by 417.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 30S?
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 ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.