Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE S30
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE S30
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE S30, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1762 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE S30 by 910.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (75/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE S30?
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.