Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold6

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1199 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 2,601,000); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9553
  • Cheaper: $1199 vs $1900

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X Fold6: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vivo X Fold6
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2601000 3485039
Geekbench Single 3933 3228
Geekbench Multi 10223 9553
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 233 g
Price $1199 $1900
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +25.4%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $701. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $701.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.