Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, 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 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3180); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 572,788); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 11.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1900
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 — 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 Sony Xperia XZ2 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3180 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1101. Sony Xperia XZ2 was $1101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 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.