vivo V40 vs vivo X Fold 3 Pro
Compare vivo V40 vs vivo X Fold 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) + vivo V3 Imaging Chip, 50MP vs 50MP…
vivo
V40
$449
4categories won
vivo
X Fold 3 Pro
$1,499
11categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X Fold 3 Pro takes the overall win
The vivo X Fold 3 Pro proves superior overall against the vivo V40, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X Fold 3 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X Fold 3 Pro. Choose the X Fold 3 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X Fold 3 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X Fold 3 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) + vivo V3 Imaging Chip and 16GB RAM.
X Fold 3 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
V40 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $1499.
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 vs X Fold 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 8.03" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 2200 x 2480Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 413 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) + vivo V3 Imaging Chip |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 830,000 | 2,160,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 236 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mm | 5.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Build | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module | Carbon fiber ultra-lightweight hinge, Armor Glass outer cover, Armor Back composite |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 | X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $1,499 |
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
vivo X Fold 3 Pro
Widely acclaimed as the most uncompromising book-style foldable in existence, the vivo X Fold 3 Pro measures just 5.2mm unfolded and 11.2mm folded while packing a massive 5,700mAh BlueVolt battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, dual 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and Zeiss 64MP periscope camera.
- Display
- 8.03"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) + vivo V3 Imaging Chip
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh