Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 360.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G 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 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
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 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.