Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs vivo X Fold3 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 7.4 in our rating, and the vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 8.0. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads in software support, while the vivo X Fold3 Pro is ahead in display, camera and battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is the newer phone, announced Jul 10, 2024.

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Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
7.4 From $1,899.99
Discontinued
vivo vivo X Fold3 Pro
8.0 Price TBA
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Key differences

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

  • Newer model Jul 10, 2024 vs Mar 26, 2024
  • Reverse wireless charging

Why choose the vivo X Fold3 Pro

  • Bigger battery 5,700 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
  • Faster wired charging 100 W vs 25 W
  • Bigger screen 8.03 inches vs 7.6 inches
  • Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • Better water resistance IPX8 vs IP48
  • More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB

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Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Value for money marked “est.” is an estimate: that phone has no official US launch price, so it is not highlighted against the others.

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Overall 7.4 8.0
Display 8.1 8.7
Performance 7.4 7.5
Camera 7.7 8.3
Battery 4.5 7.6
Design 8.1 8.0
Software support 9.2 3.5
Value for money 2.8 5.0 est.

Display

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Size 7.6 inches 8.03 inches
Type OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X OLED, E7 AMOLED
Resolution 1856 × 2160 px 2200 × 2480 px
Pixel density 374 ppi 412 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 2,600 nits 4,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Armor Glass (cover screen), ultra-thin glass (main screen)
Cover display 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968 x 2376, 410 ppi, 1-120Hz 6.53-inch AMOLED (Q9 Plus), 2748 x 1172, 457 ppi, LTPO up to 120 Hz, 4500 nits local peak

Performance

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Process 4 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 3.39 GHz 3.3 GHz
GPU Adreno 750 Adreno 750
RAM 12 GB 12 GB / 16 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type UFS 4.0 UFS 4.0
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP, 3× optical 64 MP, 3× optical, periscope
Optical zoom 3× 3×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video — 8K@30
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP

Battery and charging

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Capacity 4,400 mAh 5,700 mAh
Battery type — Li-Ion
Wired charging 25 W 100 W
Wireless charging — 50 W
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✕ No
Charger in box ✕ No ✓ Yes

Design and build

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Dimensions 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm 159.96 × 72.55 × 11.2 mm
Thickness 12.1 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 239 g 236 g
Form factor Foldable Foldable
Frame Aluminum —
Back Glass Fiberglass
Water resistance IP48 IPX8
Fingerprint Side-mounted Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM
Colors Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White Eclipse Black, Solar White

Connectivity and features

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite — ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✓ Yes

Software

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
OS at launch Android 14 Android 14
Interface One UI 6.1.1 Funtouch OS 14
OS updates 7 years —
Security updates 7 years —

Launch and price

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6vivo X Fold3 Pro
Announced Jul 10, 2024 Mar 26, 2024
Released Jul 24, 2024 —
Status Discontinued Released
US launch price $1,899.99 —

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