Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. 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 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 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 A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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.