Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1799 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,818,396); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 6.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $1799 vs $1900
- Overall rating 65/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $101. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 was $101 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. 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.