Vivo S50 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $390 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-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 1,794,400); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $1900
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo S50 — 74/100, 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $390 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo S50 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1510. Vivo S50 was $1510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active 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.