Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 40
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 by 417.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.