Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (79/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
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.