vivo X Fold 3 vs vivo Y28 5G
Compare vivo X Fold 3 vs vivo Y28 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5000mAh…
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vivo X Fold 3
$1,199
13categories won
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Y28 5G
$169
2categories won
2 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X Fold 3 takes the overall win
The vivo X Fold 3 claims the overall win over the vivo Y28 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the vivo X Fold 3 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the vivo X Fold 3. Choose the vivo X Fold 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Y28 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
vivo X Fold 3 wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 80W fast charging.
vivo X Fold 3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
vivo X Fold 3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
Y28 5G wins on budget and value at $169 compared to $1199.
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.
vivo X Fold 3 vs Y28 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.03" | 6.56" |
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480Winner | 720 x 1612 |
| Pixel density | 413 ppiWinner | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 840 nits |
Performance
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,680,000Winner | 395,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5600Winner | 1940 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 4 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g | 186 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.65 mmWinner | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Build | Ultra-light carbon fiber hinge, Armor Glass cover, carbon composite back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 13 (Upgradable to 14) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo X Fold 3 | Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $169Winner |
vivo X Fold 3
The vivo X Fold 3 made history as the world's lightest book-style foldable smartphone, weighing an astonishing 219g (lighter than an iPhone 16 Pro Max or Galaxy S24 Ultra). Despite measuring just 4.65mm unfolded, it packs a massive 5,500mAh BlueVolt battery and triple 50MP Zeiss cameras.
- Display
- 8.03"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
vivo Y28 5G
Vivo Y28 5G delivers dual-mode 5G connectivity, a sunlit 840-nit display, 50MP ultra-clear camera, and crystal glitter styling in a slim 8.09mm frame.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh