Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $170 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 218,879); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.1mm).
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper: $170 vs $1900
- Overall rating 20/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 14/100). 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 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Price | $170 | $1900 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1730. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $1730.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (82/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 70/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 5 Plus 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.