Vivo X Fold6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: Battle of Foldables
The X Fold6 has bigger, brighter screens, a 200 MP main camera with a 3x periscope, a 6,900 mAh battery and 80W charging. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter, starts ₹40,000 lower, and has DeX and seven years of OS updates.
Design & Dimensions
157.16 mm
145.66 mm
Vivo X Fold6
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 228 g
161.4 mm
123.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 201 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6  | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 26, 2026 (China), October 6, 2026 (India) | July 22, 2026 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹2,19,999 (12 GB + 512 GB) | ₹1,79,999 (256 GB) |
| Colours | Prism Black, Nebula Teal | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
Fold Format & Dimensions | ||
| Fold Style | Book style, tall cover screen | Book style, wide cover screen |
| Unfolded Size | 157.16 x 145.66 x 4.4 mm | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm |
| Folded Size | 157.16 x 74.26 x 9.4 mm | 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Unfolded Thickness | 4.4 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Folded Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 201 g |
| Ingress Rating | IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9 | IP48 |
Main Display | ||
| Technology | LTPO AMOLED, UTG | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Size | 8.02 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2504 x 2312 | 2448 x 1848 |
| Refresh Rate | 1 to 120 Hz | 120 Hz LTPO |
| Peak Brightness | 5,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| HDR | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
Cover Display | ||
| Technology | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Size | 6.51 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 2528 x 1120 | 1248 x 1972 |
| Refresh Rate | 1 to 120 Hz | 120 Hz LTPO |
| Peak Brightness | 5,000 nits | Not stated |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Operating System | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) | One UI 9 (Android 17) |
| OS Update Promise | Not stated | Up to 7 major versions |
| Chipset | Dimensity 9500 Super Edition (3 nm), 1 x 4.21 GHz + 3 x 3.5 GHz + 4 x 2.7 GHz | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB or 16 GB |
| Extended RAM | Up to 24 GB | Not stated |
| Storage | 512 GB UFS 4.1 | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
Cameras | ||
| Main | 200 MP, 1/1.4-inch, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch, f/1.8, OIS |
| Ultra-Wide | 50 MP, f/2.05, 15mm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 120° |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 3x periscope, f/2.57 | None |
| Optics | ZEISS, T* coating | Not stated |
| Inner Camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Cover Camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Max Video | Not stated | 8K at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Capacity | 6,900 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 80W | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | 40W | 20W |
| Reverse Charging | Reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
Variants & Pricing | ||
| 12 GB + 256 GB | Not offered | ₹1,79,999 |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | ₹2,19,999 | ₹1,99,999 |
| 1 TB | Not offered | ₹2,39,999 |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, 2 active |
| Wi-Fi | Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) | Wi-Fi 7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra Wideband | Not stated | Yes |
| USB | Type-C, USB 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Desktop Mode | No | Samsung DeX |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted capacitive | Side-mounted |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |