Vivo X Fold6 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 597,974); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1836 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 477.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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.