Vivo Y97 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y97
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y97 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (85/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y97 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3315 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y97 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo Y97 by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y97
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (85/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y97 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y97 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo Y97 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y97 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y97 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y97 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.