Vivo NEX 3 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 859,084); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo NEX 3
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo NEX 3 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo NEX 3 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2256 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo NEX 3 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo NEX 3 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo NEX 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (82/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo NEX 3 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo NEX 3 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo NEX 3 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.