Lava Yuva 2 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Lava Yuva 2 5G (2025) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 2 5G doesn't; the Lava Yuva 2 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Yuva 2 5G
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Lava Yuva 2 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Yuva 2 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Yuva 2 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Lava Yuva 2 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Yuva 2 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Yuva 2 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Yuva 2 5G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Lava Yuva 2 5G by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Yuva 2 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Yuva 2 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 2 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 2 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Lava Yuva 2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva 2 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Yuva 2 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Yuva 2 5G 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.