Vivo iQOO 13 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $650 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,150,555); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1639
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3150555
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 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 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $989. Vivo iQOO 13 was $989 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 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 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Vivo iQOO 13 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.