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; launch prices were $199 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Vivo X Fold6
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1900
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 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 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1900 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 17 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1701. Redmi 17 was $1701 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, 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 (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.