Vivo iQOO U5 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 592,015); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 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.