Vivo X Fold6 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 166.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.