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 18/100 (a 70-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 (3,485,039 vs 156,818); 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).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 8/100)
  • 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 18/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 8/100). 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 (94/100 vs 8/100). 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).

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.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 ZTE Avid 589
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3485039 156818
Geekbench Single 3228 233
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -2122.3%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2122.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 8/100).

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 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).

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 — 18/100.

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 (94/100 vs 8/100).

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. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.