Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo X Fold6

The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance 2
Display 58
Camera 13
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?

  • Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 78/100).

Huawei Y9 (2018): The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y9 (2018) Vivo X Fold6
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3485039
Geekbench Single 215 3228
Geekbench Multi 810 9553
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 16GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 170 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknown
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (82/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.