Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1000 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 594,285); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1000 vs $1900
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1000 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (82/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.