Vivo X Fold6 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 177,554); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 723 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1846.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the ZTE Avid 589?
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.