Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $499 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,704,310).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1639
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4704310
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 10402
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, 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 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1140. Vivo iQOO 15T was $1140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 15T 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.