Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,627,862); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.1mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1627862
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 32/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3485039 1627862
Geekbench Single 3228 1761
Geekbench Multi 9553 4688
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 200 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • 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 Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 -114.1%
1627862 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 114.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

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

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 73/100).

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

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