Redmi 8 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $140 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 193,115); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1900
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8 — 22/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 8 by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1760. Redmi 8 was $1760 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8 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.