Vivo X Flip vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo X Flip (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo X Flip is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Flip — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Flip
Performance 71
Display 81
Camera 42
Battery 35
Portability 62
Value for money
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Flip better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Flip vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo X Flip are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo X Flip: The Vivo X Flip is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Flip Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.4×75.3×7.8 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Vivo X Flip
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Flip
  • 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Flip
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Flip and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
58/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 +12.4%
1627862 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Vivo X Flip by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo X Flip are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (70/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (64/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Flip or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Flip — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X Flip and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Vivo X Flip has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Flip or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Flip over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Vivo X Flip is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.