Redmi 8A vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 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 (3,485,039 vs 193,115); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 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 8A 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 (94/100 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 8A — 30/100, 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 8A (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A 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 8A Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 193115 3485039
Geekbench Single 199 3228
Geekbench Multi 795 9553
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 2GB / 3GB 16GB
Storage 32GB 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 $100 $1900
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 8A and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100
193115 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +94.5%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 8A by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 8A
$100
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1800. Redmi 8A was $1800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (94/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (82/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X Fold6?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi 8A 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.