Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $180 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 329,457); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Redmi Note 8
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1900
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1900 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 8 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1720. Redmi Note 8 was $1720 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 8 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.