Vivo X Fold3 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X Fold3 is noticeably lighter (219g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold3 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold3 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold3 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.