Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,456,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (85/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2456969 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1856 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1899 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (85/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.