Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Vivo X Fold6
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,628,541); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.8mm).
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1900
- Overall rating 67/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1900 |
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1001. Apple iPhone 15 Plus was $1001 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (94/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.