Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $599 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 86/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,758,268); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 2 points higher (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 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 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1040. Vivo iQOO 15 was $1040 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15 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.