Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,010,104); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Performance 59
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money —

Vivo X Fold6

Performance 95
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 84

What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1010104
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1099
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3481
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
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 Note 17 Pro Max Vivo X Fold6
Processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1010104 3455738
Geekbench Single 1099 3293
Geekbench Multi 3481 10243
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9210 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 230 g —
Launch price — $1900

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo X Fold6

  • Main: 200MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo X Fold6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo X Fold6

  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100
1010104 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +70.8%
3455738 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Price unknown

Vivo X Fold6

$1900

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.