Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,290,942); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 57
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4650 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).

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 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3485039 1290942
Geekbench Single 3228 1675
Geekbench Multi 9553 4453
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 220 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 5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100 -170.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 170.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

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 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.