Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $810 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,433,337); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $829. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $829 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.