Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1639 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1639
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1639 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 197.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $939. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $939 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.