Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 417.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro is a better fit for active users.