Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 vs vivo X Fold2: The Ultimate Folding Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The vivo X Fold2 edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 thanks to its significantly faster charging, brighter display, and slightly better battery life. However, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 remains a strong contender, particularly for those prioritizing a more compact design and potentially a slightly more refined software experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 | vivo X Fold2 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1x | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 11 | 2023, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 26 | Available. Released 2023, April 28 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.1 x 144.7 x 5.4 mm Folded: 161.1 x 73.9 x 11.2 mm | Unfolded: 161.3 x 143.4 x 6 mmFolded: 161.3 x 73.4 x 12.9 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 262 g (9.24 oz) | 279 g (9.84 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Schott UTG glass | - |
| Resolution | 1914 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi density) | 1916 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi density) |
| Size | 8.02 inches, 206.0 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable LTPO2 OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) | Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Cover display: AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Cover display: AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (peak) 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI Fold 13 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica lenses | Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.6, 45mm (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 108˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) Cover camera: 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Dual screen fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 40 min | 120W wired, 100% in 26 min 50W wireless, 100% in 40 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Gold | Black, Blue, Red |
| Models | 22061218C | V2266A |
| Price | About 1300 EUR | About 1330 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 82h | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1050139 (v9) GeekBench: 4368 (v5.1) GFXBench: 52fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- More compact design
- Excellent build quality
- Good performance
- Fast charging (67W)
- Lower peak brightness
- Slightly shorter battery life
- Less impressive camera compared to vivo
vivo X Fold2
- Brighter display
- Longer battery life
- Blazing-fast 120W charging
- Improved camera performance
- Wireless charging
- Larger and heavier
- Funtouch OS may not appeal to everyone
Display Comparison
The vivo X Fold2 takes a clear lead in the display department. Its measured peak brightness of 1308 nits significantly surpasses the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2's 1054 nits, resulting in better outdoor visibility. Both phones boast excellent contrast ratios (effectively infinite for the Xiaomi, and very high for the vivo), and vibrant colors. The vivo's slightly larger external display might also be a plus for some.
Camera Comparison
Camera performance is a complex area. Both phones feature impressive camera systems, but the vivo X Fold2 generally produces more consistent and detailed images, especially in challenging lighting conditions. The vivo's image processing tends to be more natural, while Xiaomi's can sometimes be a bit more saturated. Video recording capabilities are also strong on both devices, but the vivo might offer slightly better stabilization.
Performance
Both devices are powered by flagship Snapdragon processors – the 8+ Gen 1 in the Xiaomi and the 8 Gen 2 in the vivo. The 8 Gen 2 offers a noticeable performance advantage, particularly in graphics-intensive tasks and sustained workloads. While the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is no slouch, the vivo X Fold2 provides a smoother and more responsive experience overall. Both phones handle multitasking and demanding apps with ease.
Battery Life
The vivo X Fold2 boasts a substantial advantage in battery life, achieving an endurance rating of 96h compared to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2's 82h. This translates to noticeably longer usage times between charges. Furthermore, the vivo's 120W wired charging is a game-changer, fully charging the phone in just 26 minutes, while the Xiaomi takes 40 minutes with its 67W charging. The vivo also includes 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, adding further versatility.
Buying Guide
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is ideal for users who want a more pocketable foldable, appreciate a premium design, and are comfortable with Xiaomi's MIUI software. The vivo X Fold2 is a better choice for those prioritizing blazing-fast charging, a brighter and more vibrant display, and extended battery life, especially if they prefer vivo's Funtouch OS.