Redmi 17C vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $100 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 358,383); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 50
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 50/100).

Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Redmi 17C Vivo X Fold6
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 358383 3485039
Geekbench Single 432 3228
Geekbench Multi 1416 9553
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $100 $1900
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 17C and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +89.7%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 17C by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 17C
$100
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $1800. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $1800.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (82/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 53/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 17C 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.