Vivo iQOO U1 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U1 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U1 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.