Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $840 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 5,228,014); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 5228014
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3715
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1639
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 12873
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 18 Fold by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Vivo iQOO 16 was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.