Redmi 17 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 624,021); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6900 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 17 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (82/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the 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.