X Fold3 Pro vs 13 Ultra

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Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The 13 Ultra wins this one, taking camera and display decisively. Against the X Fold3 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $29.59 per month of safe use.

Value Score: X Fold3 Pro 53 · 13 Ultra 62 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Vivo X Fold3 Pro $1300

Buy with care$58.74/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650

Buy with care$29.59/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

X Fold3 Pro 8013 Ultra 90

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

X Fold3 Pro 9213 Ultra 85

The X Fold3 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

X Fold3 Pro 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

X Fold3 Pro 9413 Ultra 80

5,700mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X Fold3 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

X Fold3 Pro 2613 Ultra 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

X Fold3 Pro 5313 Ultra 62

Overall value goes to the 13 Ultra at $29.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	X Fold3 Pro	13 Ultra
Price (street)	$1300	$650
Display	8.03-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED, 2480x2200, 120Hz; 6.53-inch cover AMOLED, 2748x1172, 120Hz	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	100W wired, 50W wireless	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions	unfolded 159.9 × 142.4 × 5.2 mm, folded 159.9 × 72.6 × 11.2 mm	163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	236 g	227 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Supported until	Apr 2028	Apr 2028

X Fold3 Pro full verdict →13 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.