Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 2,450,000); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo X Fold6
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1900
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | $1900 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1101. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $1101.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 73/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.