Vivo iQOO Z7i vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO Z7i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 530,583); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7i doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7i
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7i better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). 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 Z7i (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7i | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 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 Z7i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7i and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Z7i by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7i and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Z7i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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 Z7i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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.