Vivo Y18i vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18i
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18i vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo Y18i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18i | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 528 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Vivo Y18i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18i and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo Y18i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18i over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.