vivo V40 Lite 5G vs vivo X Fold 4
Compare vivo V40 Lite 5G vs vivo X Fold 4 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh…
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V40 Lite 5G
$349
2categories won
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X Fold 4
$1,699
16categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X Fold 4 takes the overall win
The vivo X Fold 4 proves superior overall against the vivo V40 Lite 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X Fold 4 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X Fold 4. Choose the X Fold 4 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 Lite 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X Fold 4 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X Fold 4 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
X Fold 4 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
V40 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $1699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
V40 Lite 5G vs X Fold 4: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 8.03" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2200 x 2480Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 413 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 450,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2180 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.79 mm | 4.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Cushion cut camera module, metallic high-gloss frame, composite glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 Lite 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $1,699 |
vivo V40 Lite 5G
The vivo V40 Lite 5G introduces premium flagship aesthetics with a cushion-cut diamond-inspired camera housing, AI Aura Light portrait ring, 80W FlashCharge, dual stereo speakers with 300% volume boost, and a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED screen.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
vivo X Fold 4
vivo sets another milestone with the X Fold 4: a 6,000 mAh battery squeezed into a 4.6mm thin unfolded frame (9.1mm folded), dual 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors, and 100W FlashCharge with 50W wireless.
- Display
- 8.03"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh