Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo X Fold6
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 2,371,693); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1900
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1101. Nothing Phone (3) was $1101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.