Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 417,439); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Nokia 8.1
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1900
- Overall rating 27/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1900 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Nokia 8.1 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1451. Nokia 8.1 was $1451 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nokia 8.1 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.