Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Z3i

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 232,802); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.1mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Vivo Z3i
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Z3i, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 80/100).

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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Vivo Z3i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3485039 232802
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 779
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 24 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 164 g
Price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -1397.0%
232802 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo Z3i by 1397.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Vivo Z3i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (82/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Z3i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Z3i?

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 Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.