Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

Performance —
Display 60
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Better camera (85/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Fold ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Xiaomi XRING O3 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 5228014 —
Geekbench Single 3715 —
Geekbench Multi 14213 —
Display 7.6" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1672x2364 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP59 IP64
Dimensions 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 219 g 195 g
Launch price $1639 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
60
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

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.