Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $450 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2817788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100, 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1189. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (85/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.