Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 219g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (64/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 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 | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A33S
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (64/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A33S?
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.