HMD Vibe vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). 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 HMD Vibe (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads HMD Vibe by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.