Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 824,513); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). 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 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2731 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 319.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (82/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
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.