Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y18i
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Vivo X Fold6
Vivo Y18i
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y18i, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 16/100). 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 Y18i (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (100/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Vivo Y18i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 3485039 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1250 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 528 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | — |
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y18i — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y18i?
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. The Vivo Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.