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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo X Fold6

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo X Fold6
78.1Inno Score
82.4Performance76
66Display74.6
47.3Camera71.8
71.7Battery86.9
94.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+10 spec wins — Vivo X Fold6

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo X Fold6 wins this phone face-off, 78.1 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and battery (+15). Samsung Galaxy S26+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 76
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
  • 22% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 21% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 425 ppi
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 9,511

Reasons to pick the Vivo X Fold6

  • Stronger display score: 75 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 72 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 72
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
Screen size6.7 ″8.02 ″+20%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution3120x14402312x2504
Pixel density516 ppi+21%425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits5,000 nits+92%
Screen-to-body90.7 %90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+7%Top 8%3,181Top 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+21%Top 2%9,511Top 11%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
Capacity4,900 mAh7,000 mAh+43%
Wired charging45 W80 W+78%
Wireless charging20 W40 W+100%
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
Weight190 g+17%228 g
Thickness7.3 mm+22%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP58/IP59
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (OriginOS 6 Fold)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X Fold6
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X Fold6
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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