Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $140 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 524,785); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Samsung Galaxy M17e
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1900
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17e vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (80/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17e | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17e and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1760. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $1760 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (94/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (80/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17e over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 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.