Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1836 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 774.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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.