Vivo Y23 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y23

Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo Y23 better?

  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 25/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo Y23 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 750481 5228014
Geekbench Single 936 3715
Geekbench Multi 2318 14213
Display 6.4" Amoled 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 179 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Vivo Y23

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Vivo Y23

  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo Y23

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y23 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100
750481 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +85.6%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo Y23 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo Y23

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (85/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (75/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Vivo Y23 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 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.