Vivo iQOO Z8x vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 737,054); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z8x is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8x
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2700
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8x vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 Z8x (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8x | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 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 Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z8x and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z8x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 52/100).
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 Z8x (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8x and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Z8x has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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 Z8x or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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.