Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-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 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3111
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 32/100). 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 Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 32/100). 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 32/100).
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 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) 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.