Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,447,714); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2447714 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2186 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7422 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) 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 Neo9 Pro (China) (85/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) 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.