Apple iPhone Fold vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 10240
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2538751
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (87/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.