Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,647,154); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (85/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.