ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo X Fold6
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,640,834); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo X Fold6
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1900
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1201. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $1201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (82/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 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.