Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold6

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 514,398); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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 9 Pro Max Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3485039
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 209 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +85.2%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 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 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (82/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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.