Vivo Y36 (India) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y36 (India) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y36 (India)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y36 (India) vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y36 (India) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y36 (India) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y36 (India) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo Y36 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y36 (India) 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.