Vivo X Fold3 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,251,381); the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1499
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2251381 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $607. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $607 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo X Fold3 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.