Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 18 Fold
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6category wins
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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0category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Faster charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Better display
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Lighter body
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.58 | 7.92 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1672 | 2250 |
| Resolution Width | 2364 | 2088 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | — |
| PPI | 382 | 388 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.6 | 180.8 |
| Other | 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
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 10-core 4.35 GHz | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Chipset Name | XRing O3 | Snapdragon 855 + |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 4 | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 17 | 10 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Fold +260%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Fold +396%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold +509%| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,715 | 1,031 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 14,213 | 2,864 |
| AnTuTu | 5,228,014 | 859,084 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 1080p@30/60/120/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 6K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2, 54mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 3240p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
| Features | HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | — |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 4050 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 40 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, ceramic/glass back, titanium alloy frame (TC4) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Folded height (mm) | 83.6 | — |
| Folded thickness (mm) | 10.7 | — |
| Folded width (mm) | 117.8 | — |
| Height (mm) | 163.8 | 154.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5 | 10.4 |
| Other | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 219 | 241 |
| Width (mm) | 117.8 | 72.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 07 | 2019, September |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 07 | Cancelled |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G Bands | 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 | 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2 + Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B1a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Fold | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 18 Fold packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 18 Fold posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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