When it comes to choosing a phone, it’s important to pay attention to both the design and performance of the phones you choose. And Vivo and Xiaomi have understood this. If you’re on the fence between the Vivo X Fold 2, released a few months ago, and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, which recently hit the market, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at the features of these two phones and see what the differences are.
Design and display
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Dimensions: 161.2 x 143.3 x 5.3 mm
- Weight: 255g
- Hinge mechanism: impeccably designed, ensuring a smooth transition between folded and unfolded states
- Build quality: high-quality materials and high-end design language
Vivo X Fold 2
- Dimensions: 161.3 x 143.4 x 6 mm
- Weight: 279g
- Hinge mechanism: meticulously engineered for durability and a smooth folding experience
- Build quality: high-quality materials and premium design language
Both the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 2 boast an 8.03-inch foldable Quad HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1916 x 2160 pixels. This guarantees users a visual spectacle, with vivid colours, deep blacks and crisp detail.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 2 have impressive foldable OLED displays with similar specifications. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 offers an immersive experience with features such as HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, while the Vivo X Fold 2 offers a similar visual experience with software optimisation and UI tweaks. However, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a slightly larger screen when folded, while the Vivo X Fold 2 has a slightly smaller screen when folded.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 2 are powered by the promising Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core processor clocked at 3.36GHz, offering top-notch performance.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 offers configurations of up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, making it a beast for multitasking, gaming and resource-intensive tasks. The device runs on Android 13-based MIUI, known for its plethora of features, customisation options and user interface tailored to the foldable experience.
For its part, the Vivo X Fold 2 offers configurations of up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, offering more than enough firepower for the average user. The device runs on the family’s Origin operating system, which is also based on Android 13, offering a unique set of features, a refreshing user interface and optimisations that make the most of the foldable form factor.
Camera
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 2 both offer convincing camera configurations.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Rear camera: four-camera array with 50 MP, 10 MP, 10 MP and 12 MP sensors
- Front camera: 20 MP
Vivo X Fold 2
- Rear camera: three-camera array with 50 MP, 12 MP and 12 MP sensors
- Front camera: array of two cameras with sensors of 16 MP each
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a higher resolution main camera and a single liquid lens, while the Vivo X Fold 2 has a telephoto lens. Both phones should be able to take high-quality photos and videos.
Battery
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Battery capacity: 4,800 mAh
- Charging speed: 67 W fast charge, 50 W wireless charge
- Additional features: Reverse wireless charging
Vivo X Fold 2
- Battery capacity: 4,600 mAh
- Charging speed: fast charge 120 W
- Additional features: wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a larger battery and faster charging speeds, as well as the ability to reverse charge other devices wirelessly. However, the Vivo X Fold 2 still has a decent-sized battery and fast charging.
Prices
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: from around €1,330
- Vivo X Fold 2: from around €1,150
Both phones have the same starting price, so it may depend on your personal preferences when deciding which one to buy.
Verdict: Which to choose between the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the Vivo X Fold 2
Overall, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 2 are impressive foldable phones with similar specifications and features. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a slightly larger screen when folded, more RAM and a unique liquid lens, while the Vivo X Fold 2 has a telephoto lens and a slightly smaller battery. Now you probably don’t need to doubt your choice, and if you haven’t already, remember that choosing a device depends on personal preference and the features that are most important to the user.
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