Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6vsVivo Y28
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,499 — USD 1,320 more than the Vivo Y28. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,000,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,600 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Vivo Y28.
- Vivo Y28 takes Price — led by price (179 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a bigger screen — 7.6 in vs 6.68 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a sharper screen — 374 ppi vs 264 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want sharper selfies — 10 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Vivo Y28 if you want…
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want faster charging — 44 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want a lower price — 179 USD vs 1,499 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Vivo Y28
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,499.
Vivo Y28
Choose Vivo Y28 if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Tablet-sized display
- Elite chipset
- Multitasking
- Very expensive
- 4,400 mAh battery
- Visible crease
Vivo Y28
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 44 W charging
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- No 5G
- Average camera