Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 514,398); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 59/100).

Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO U1 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3485039
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 190 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO U1 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +85.2%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknown
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.