Motorola Razr Fold vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
Verdict
The Motorola Razr Fold scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (camera), while the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads in design & durability; they are even on performance, battery, display and connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is design & durability: 83 vs 89 points.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the newer model, announced 8 months after the Motorola Razr Fold.
Choose the Motorola Razr Fold for camera; choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold for design & durability.
- Razr Fold leads in 5 fields
- Xiaomi 18 Fold leads in 7 fields
- 26 ties
38 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Razr Fold | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 94 | 96 |
| Camera | 93 | 89 |
| Battery | 95 | 96 |
| Display | 94 | 92 |
| Design & durability | 83 | 89 |
| Connectivity & features | 74 | 73 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Razr Fold: 92/100
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 95/100(Better)
- Chipset
- Razr Fold: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: XRing O3
- RAM (max)
- Razr Fold: 16 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 16 GB
- Storage (max)
- Razr Fold: 1 TB
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 1 TB
- Process node
- Razr Fold: 3 nm
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Razr Fold: 50 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 200 MP(Better)
- Main sensor size
- Razr Fold: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 1/1.56″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- Periscope lens
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Optical zoom
- Razr Fold: 3×
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 3.5×(Better)
- Video recording
- Razr Fold: 8K
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 8K
- Front camera
- Razr Fold: 32 MP(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 16 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Razr Fold: 6000 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 6000 mAh
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- Razr Fold: 59:17 h
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- Razr Fold: 1200
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
- Wired charging
- Razr Fold: 80 W(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 67 W
- Wireless charging
- Razr Fold: 50 W
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 50 W
- Reverse charging
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Razr Fold: Wired & wireless
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- Razr Fold: 8.1″
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 7.58″
- Panel type
- Razr Fold: LTPO OLED
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- Razr Fold: 120 Hz
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Razr Fold: 410 ppi(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 382 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Razr Fold: 6200 nits
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 4000 nits
- Resolution
- Razr Fold: 2232x2484
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 2364x1672
- Screen protection
- Razr Fold: Unknown
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Design & durability
- Weight
- Razr Fold: 243 g
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 219 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Razr Fold: 4.7 mm
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 5 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Razr Fold: IP68 + IP69
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: IP68 + IP69
- Back material
- Razr Fold: Leather
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Glass(Better)
- Frame material
- Razr Fold: Aluminum
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- Razr Fold: B
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- Razr Fold: C
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
- EU energy class
- Razr Fold: A
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Razr Fold: Wi-Fi 7
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Razr Fold: Unknown
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 6.0
- USB speed
- Razr Fold: USB 3.x
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: USB 3.x
- USB port
- Razr Fold: USB-C 3.2
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- DisplayPort output
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- NFC
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- eSIM
- Razr Fold: Yes(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes(Better)
- Satellite connectivity
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Stereo speakers
- Razr Fold: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Razr Fold: Side-mounted
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Side-mounted
- 3D face unlock
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Infrared blaster
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- microSD slot
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
- Card slot
- Razr Fold: No
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
General
- Operating system
- Razr Fold: Android 16
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Android 17
- OS updates (major versions)
- Razr Fold: 7
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: Unknown
- Launch price
- Razr Fold: $ 2,063.00
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: About 1400 EUR (price in China)
- Year
- Razr Fold: 2026
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: 2026
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| — | Razr Fold | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 80 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, January 07 | 2026, September 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 18 | Available. Released 2026, September 07 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm Folded: 160.1 x 73.6 x 10.1 mm | Unfolded: 163.8 x 117.8 x 5.0 mm Folded: 83.6 x 117.8 x 10.7 mm |
| Weight | 243 g (8.57 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather) | Glass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP48/IP49 water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus support | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 6200 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.1 inches, 212.5 cm2 (~91.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.58 inches, 174.8 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2232 x 2484 pixels (~410 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO P-OLED, 165Hz, 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 1B colors Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 6000 nits (peak) Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | 2364 x 1672 pixels (~382 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 5.38 inches, 1168 x 1712 pixels HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 17, HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) | XRing O3 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | 10-core 4.35 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.4, 71mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps (Dolby Vision), 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 4K@120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 1080p@30/60/120/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", 0.64µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm | 16 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) Cover camera: 16 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm jack | No Sound by Bose | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B1a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wireless Reverse wired | 67W wired, PD3.0, 50W PPS 50W wireless Reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Pantone: Blackened Blue, Lily White | Gray, Silver, Red, Rose gold |
| Models | XT2651, XT2651-1 | – |
| Price | $ 2,063.00 / € 1,399.00 / £ 1,776.00 | About 1400 EUR (price in China) |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 59:17h endurance, 1200 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class C (95 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class B | – |