Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G is the better fit for buyers who want a conventional phone with a bigger battery and faster charging; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is for those who want a large screen that opens out. Their overall scores are close. The Pro leads on battery, with 7,000 mAh, and screen pixel density; the Fold leads on connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2.
The Fold’s inner display measures 7.58 inches, against 6.4 inches on the Pro; its cover screen is 5.38 inches, compared with 2.7 inches. The Pro is denser at 419 ppi versus 382 ppi. Snowball praises the Fold’s inner display but finds the cover screen’s corners uncomfortable. The Pro is narrower and lighter: 72 mm and 208 g against 117.8 mm and 219 g.
The Pro pairs 7,000 mAh with 100W charging; the Fold has 6,000 mAh and 67W charging. In Snowball’s test, the Fold delivered 5 hours 49 minutes of screen time with 60% battery remaining. The Pro’s telephoto camera is 200 MP versus 50 MP, and its front camera records 4K video; the Fold offers more optical zoom, 3.5x versus 3.2x. The trade-off is battery and more capable cameras versus a foldable design and faster USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 against USB 3.2.
Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the better buy for anyone who wants a 7.58-inch foldable display and USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G is the better buy for anyone prioritizing its 7,000 mAh battery and 100W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Fold, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 15,221
- against 12,490
- Unfolded thickness
- 5 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 7.58″
- against 6.4″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,672 px
- against 1,120 px
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 419 ppi
- against 382 ppi
- Weight
- 208 g
- against 219 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP58, IP59, IPX8
Video reviews
The comparison on video
Xiaomi 18 Pro Vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Xiaomi Xring O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.35 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 5,050,000 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,945 | 4,301 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 15,221 Best value | 12,490 |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU: 2x4.35 GHz C1 Ultra, 4x3.68 GHz C1 Premium, and 4x3.15 GHz C1 Pro | Octa-core CPU: 2 × 5 GHz prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz performance cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Red, Rose Gold, Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.7 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 6 m Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 8:5 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.58″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,672 px Best value | 1,120 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 2,436 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 419 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Gorilla Glass, Dragontrail Glass, Secondary Display | Secondary Display, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.38″ Best value | 2.7″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 7,400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Fold | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
