Vivo X Fold6 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-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 (3,485,039 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 53/100).

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.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3485039 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
Price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -245.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 245.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.