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 (3,485,039 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).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 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 (94/100 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 (94/100 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).

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.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3485039 824513
Geekbench Single 3228 968
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
48/100 -322.7%
824513 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 322.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (94/100 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 (94/100 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. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.