Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Fold vs vivo iQOO 16 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Fold and vivo iQOO 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Fold, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Weight
- 219 g
- against 229.8 g
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 40 W
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 15,221
- against 12,490
vivo iQOO 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 508 ppi
- against 382 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Xiaomi Xring O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP16 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.35 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 5,050,000 | 5,574,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,945 | 4,301 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 15,221 Best value | 12,490 |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU: 2x4.35 GHz C1 Ultra, 4x3.68 GHz C1 Premium, and 4x3.15 GHz C1 Pro | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime, 3×4.03 GHz Performance, and 3×3.74 GHz Performance cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Red, Rose Gold, Black, White, Blue | Blue, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.7 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 229.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 40 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 8:5 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.58″ Best value | 6.85″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,672 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 3,168 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 508 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 500 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Gorilla Glass, Dragontrail Glass, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 3300Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.38″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 7,400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Fold | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos |
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