Vivo X Fold6 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.8mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 67/100).

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 Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3485039 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -245.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 245.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

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 Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.