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vivo X Fold5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

vivo X Fold5
66.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
52.9Performance79.1
71.7Display69.1
63Camera73.2
80.9Battery79
78.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — vivo X Fold58 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 66.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and camera (+10). vivo X Fold5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the vivo X Fold5

  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 19% higher Screen size: 8.03 ″ vs 6.73 ″
  • 11% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
  • 11% higher Active use endurance: 13.4 h vs 12 h

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 53
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 63
  • 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 40 W
  • 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP

Display

Display comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size8.03 ″+19%6.73 ″
Panel typeFoldable LTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2200x24801440x3200
Pixel density413 ppi522 ppi+26%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body90.9 %+1%90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu—2,650,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,154Top 29%3,050+42%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,483Top 29%9,600+48%Top 11%
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.57f/1.63
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto50 MP200 MP+300%
Optical zoom3 x4.3 x+43%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP32 MP+60%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh+11%5,410 mAh
Wired charging80 W90 W+13%
Wireless charging40 W80 W+100%
Active use endurance13.4 h+11%12 h

Design

Design comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight217 g+4%226 g
Thickness9.2 mm+2%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP58/IP59IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Funtouch OS 15, OriginOS 5 in China)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: vivo X Fold5 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specvivo X Fold5Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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