Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y500

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1900 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1900

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 51/100).

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 Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3485039
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 8100 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 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Launch price $1900 $345
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $1555. Vivo Y500 was $1555 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y500?

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 Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.