Vivo iQOO 15R vs Vivo X Fold6
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1900
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100, 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1450. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power 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.