Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 65/100 (a 21-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 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 63
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 1805187
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5179
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 Turbo (85/100 vs 35/100). 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 Turbo are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo: The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 1805187 5228014
Geekbench Single 1923 3715
Geekbench Multi 5179 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 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 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 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 194 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
65/100
1805187 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +65.5%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 Turbo (85/100 vs 35/100).

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 Turbo are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users. 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.