vivo S2 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads vivo S2 FE by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo S2 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo S2 FE is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE 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.