Side-by-side technical data
vivo X Fold5 vs vivo X Fold6
Comparison between vivo X Fold5 and vivo X Fold6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo X Fold6 is the choice for performance and battery priorities, reaching 3,584,609 AnTuTu points with a 7,000 mAh battery. The vivo X Fold5 remains close overall, but suits buyers who need Google services and deeper water resistance.
For performance, the X Fold6 scores 3,584,609 versus 2,342,677 for the X Fold5 in AnTuTu, and 12,189 versus 5,570 in Geekbench 6 multi-core. Its main display reaches 5,000 nits versus 4,500 nits, while the X Fold5 has a 300 Hz touch sampling rate versus 240 Hz.
The X Fold6 leads on battery with 7,000 mAh versus 6,000 mAh and Si-Carbon Li-Ion versus Li-Ion technology. Its main camera has 200 MP versus 50 MP and a 1/1.4″ sensor versus 1/1.56″. The X Fold5 counters with Google services, 3 m water resistance versus 1 m and 5,500 nits on the cover display versus 5,000 nits; both share 80 W charging, 40 W wireless charging and up to 1 TB of storage.
vivo X Fold5
The vivo X Fold6 is the better buy for performance and battery, with 3,584,609 AnTuTu points and 7,000 mAh.
vivo X Fold6
The vivo X Fold5 is the better buy for Google services and water resistance to 3 m.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo X Fold6, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X Fold5, if you care about…
- Waterproof Depth
- 3 m
- against 1 m
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- against 240 Hz
- Cover display peak brightness
- 5,500 nits
- against 5,000 nits
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
vivo X Fold6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,584,609
- against 2,342,677
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 4,500 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,781
- against 2,019
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.21 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,342,677 | 3,584,609 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,019 | 3,781 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,570 | 12,189 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0 GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3 GHz. | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium, 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,739 | — |
Design
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Grey, Green, White, Black | Grey, White, Blue, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 142.3 mm | 145.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.7 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 226 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.9 % Best value | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9 | IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9 |
| Waterproof Depth | 3 m Best value | 1 m |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.3 mm Best value | 4.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 8.03″ Best value | 8.02″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px | 2,312 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px | 2,504 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 413 ppi | 425 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Touchscreen, Foldable Display, Armor Glass, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Armor Glass, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 5,500 nits Best value | 5,000 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.86 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.85 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Three Microphones, EDR | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Three Microphones, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | X Fold5 | X Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2436A, V2429 | V2545A |
