Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X Fold6
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 2,538,751); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 5.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3293
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1900
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 26/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 96/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone Air by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $901. Apple iPhone Air was $901 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power 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.