Vivo X Fold3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3
Performance 75
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 62
Portability 64
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 224g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X Fold3: The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold3 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, OriginOS 4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo X Fold3 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (83/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo X Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users. 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.