Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A7
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). 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 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 779 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1562.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (79/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (85/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A7?
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.