Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 Ultra (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 303.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.