vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare vivo iQOO Neo 9 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5160mAh vs 5400mAh battery, $699…
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
6categories won
11 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Neo 9, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO Neo 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO Neo 9 vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1400 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,620,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 5440 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 17 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,699 |
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh