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Vivo X Fold6 - Reviews and Specs

Vivo X Fold6
ⓘ Daniel Schmidt
The Vivo X Fold6 is a premium foldable smartphone featuring a large 120 Hz display, flagship processing hardware, and generous memory configurations. Reviews highlight its multitasking potential and narrow design, although the available source information contains conflicting processor details.

Pros

+ Large 120Hz foldable display
+ Up to 1TB storage
+ Up to 16GB RAM
+ Waterproof fanless construction
+ Flagship Dimensity 9500 processor

Cons

- Heavy at 235 grams
- Glossy screen may reflect
- Gaming may require low settings
- Conflicting processor information

The Vivo X Fold6 is a premium foldable smartphone with an 8.02-inch, 2504 x 2312-pixel display operating at 120 Hz. Its listed specifications include a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor and Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 graphics. Memory configurations reach 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The device runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6.0 and supports NFC. Its fanless, waterproof body weighs 235 grams and includes a 12-month warranty. Reviews praise its performance, multitasking capacity, and narrow form factor, but one source reports conflicting processor information.

Specifications

Vivo X Fold6 (X Fold Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 8c/8t, 1 x 4.2 GHz ARM C1-Ultra, 3 x 3.5 GHz ARM C1-Premium, 4 x 2.7 GHz ARM C1-Pro, Cortex-X930 Travis / Cortex-A730 6x Gelas
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, LPDDR5x
Display
8.02 inch 1.1:1, 2504 x 2312 pixel 425 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, SDC M14, AMOLED, Refresh rate: 1 - 120 Hz (LTPO 8T), Screen-body-ratio: 90 %; Cover-Display: 6.51", BOE Q11, Refresh-rate: 1 - 120 Hz (LTPO 8T), 2528 x 1120 pixel, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash, 512 GB 
, 466.86 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Acceleromter, Proximity, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, OTG, Desktop-Mode, BlueImage V3+ Imaging Chip
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0, 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66), 5G-Sub6 (Band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 4.8 x 157.16 x 145.66 ( = 0.19 x 6.19 x 5.73 in)
Battery
7000 mAh Lithium-Ion, BlueVolt Battery, Silicon-Carbon-Anode (18 % Silicon content, 926 Wh/L), Battery charge time: 50 %: 23 min, 80 %: 41 min, 100 %: 57 min; Battery charge cycles: 1000
Charging
wireless charging, fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 200 MPix (Samsung HPB, 1/1.4", f/1.68, 23 mm, OIS, CIPA 4.5, 7P lens, Zeiss T-Coating) + 50 MPix (Ultrawide, JN1, 1/2.76", f/2.05, 16 mm, AF) + 50 MPix (3x opt. Tele, Sony LYT-602, 1/1.95", 70 mm, f/2.57, CIPA 4.5, 100x Zeiss HyperZoom, 20x Telephoto-Macro); Camera2-API-Level: Level 3
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix (1/3.6", 16 mm, f/2.4)
Additional features
Speakers: Dual, Charger, USB-Cable, SIM-Tool, OriginOS 6.0 Fold, 12 Months Warranty, Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC (Read access disabled) | GNSS: GPS (L1, L5), Glonass (L1), BeiDou (B1I, BiC, B2a), Galileo (E1, E5a, E5b), QZSS (L1, L5), NavIC (L5), SBAS | HDR: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision | DRM Widevine L1 | IP59 | SAR: no information provided | max. charging speed: 80 W (wired) / 40 W (wireless)
Biometric security: capacitive fingerprint, 2D facial recognition | Vibration motor: X-axis linear | Telephony features: Dual-Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Calling, VoLTE, Vo5G , fanless, waterproof
Released
06/26/2026
Weight
235 g ( = 8.29 oz / 0.52 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 85.77% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 72%, features: 66%, display: 87% mobility: 92%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Vivo X Fold6

87.3% 7,000 mAh meets 200 MP: Vivo X Fold6 foldable review | Notebookcheck
The Vivo X Fold6 features a 200 MP camera, a 7,000 mAh battery, and the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500. In our testing, the X Fold6 foldable demonstrates just how much endurance and performance are packed into its slim body. However, its heavier weight and the still-visible crease detract from what is otherwise a strong overall impression.
This Foldable Phone Destroys All Rivals | Vivo X Fold 6 | TSW280
Source: Tech Spurt English
The Vivo X Fold 6 is confirmed to be launching globally in 2026 and already sounds like the best foldable phone of the year. Boasting several upgrades vs the Fold 5, the Vivo X Fold 6 serves up a 200MP camera, faster performance and an even bigger battery. Here's a run-down of everything you need to know! We're yet to see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 'Ultra' , which is likely to launch in the next month or so, but the Vivo X Fold 6 could have stolen its thunder well ahead of time.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2026
Vivo X Fold 6 Overview, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The vivo X Fold 6 is a premium foldable smartphone that pushes the boundaries of what a mobile device can be. This means it can handle absolutely anything from intense gaming to heavy multitasking, with ease. It is paired with a massive amount of memory up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, ensuring you will never run out of space for your files or speed for your apps.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/01/2026
Vivo X Fold 6 Review: The Last of its Kind (Because Everyone Following Apple SMH)
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
The Vivo X Fold 6 is the one of the last narrow folds we will see in a while because everyone going wide. It packs a new 200MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor and a gigantic 7000 mAh battery! It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Super.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2026

Foreign Reviews

Vivo X Fold 6 Test
Source: ChinaMobileMag German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/31/2026
Vivo X Fold 6 Test
Source: ChinaMobileMag German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/31/2026
88% Vivo X Fold 6 Test
Source: Smartzone German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 85% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90%
Vivo trae por fin sus plegables a España. Y llega con el mejor que he probado: el X Fold6 hasta marca un récord en batería
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2026
82% Vivo X Fold 6: Ce lo siamo dovuti comprare, ed è un mezzo capolavoro. La recensione completa.
Source: Evo smart Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Składany iPhone ma konkurenta. Sprawdziłem Vivo X Fold6
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2026
Vivo X Fold6 w moich rękach. Samsung ma się czego obawiać
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2026
So sánh Z Fold8 vs vivo X Fold6: Samsung mạnh phần mềm, vivo áp đảo về camera và pin
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2026

Comment

ARM Mali-G1 Ultra MC12: High-end graphics chip for smartphones with 12 possible cores. Based on the "5th Gen" architecture (successor to Valhall) including Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and Ray Racing (2nd generation).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 9500: A flagship processor (SoC) for expensive Android phones and tablets. Uses three CPU clusters based on a fast ARM C1-Ultra core with up to 4.2 GHz, three C1-Premium cores with up to 3.5 GHz and four small C1-Pro cores with up to 2.7 GHz. Together, the cores have access to 16 MB L3 cache and 10 MB SLC. The chip can control memory via LPDDR5X-10667.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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