Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade 20
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 779 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1623.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (79/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade 20?
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.