Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1900 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,322,176); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Cheaper: $750 vs $1900

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 69/100).

Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3485039 1322176
Geekbench Single 3228 1675
Geekbench Multi 9553 4453
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $1900 $750
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -163.6%
1322176 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi 12 by 163.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Xiaomi 12
$750

Price difference: $1150. Xiaomi 12 is cheaper by $1150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.