Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 470,805); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Huawei nova 3 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (82/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo X Fold6?
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.