Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y38

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 560,863); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Vivo Y38
Performance 47
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (100/100 vs 60/100).

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.
Vivo Y38: The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Vivo Y38
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3485039 560863
Geekbench Single 3228 923
Geekbench Multi 9553 2249
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Vivo Y38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y38
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y38
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Vivo Y38 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
46/100 -521.4%
560863 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo Y38 by 521.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Vivo Y38
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (94/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (82/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (100/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y38 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y38?

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 Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.