Redmi Note 17 4G vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $165 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 505,682); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 6900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $1900
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1558
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100, 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 Note 17 4G (95/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 4G | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | — | |
| Launch price | $165 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1735. Redmi Note 17 4G was $1735 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (95/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G 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.