Vivo X Fold5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1160 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is noticeably lighter (217g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 235g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1160
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1160 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" 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 Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold5 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.