Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-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 282,713).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 Note 5 (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 80/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 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 Note 5 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 282713 3485039
Geekbench Single 294 3228
Geekbench Multi 1083 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 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 180 g
Launch price $200 $1900
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" 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 Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 5 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +91.9%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 5 by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 5
$200
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1700. Redmi Note 5 was $1700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (82/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (100/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 5 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.