Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo X Fold6
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3293
- Better display (92/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.