Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs vivo X Fold5 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo X Fold5 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
vivo X Fold5 5G
vivo X Fold5 5G wins 1 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsApple iPhone 18 Pro9794
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo X Fold5 5G5195
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- vivo X Fold5 5G has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 4,056 mAh
- vivo X Fold5 5G has the bigger screen8.03" vs 6.3"
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro is lighter211 g vs 217 g
- vivo X Fold5 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo X Fold5 5G wins — BeastScore 90.1/100
After comparing all the specs, vivo X Fold5 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.1 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,944 mAh more).
Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.1 vs top rival 89.0 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,944 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone 18 Pro or vivo X Fold5 5G?
vivo X Fold5 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.1/100 compared to Apple iPhone 18 Pro (89.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.1 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,944 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 18 Pro and vivo X Fold5 5G?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4056 mAh battery. vivo X Fold5 5G has a 8.03-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
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