Vivo iQOO U5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 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.