Vivo iQOO U5x vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5x
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5x vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5x | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5x and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO U5x has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5x 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.