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).
Vivo X Fold6
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1900
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
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).
| 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 |
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1555. Vivo Y500 was $1555 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.