Vivo X Fold5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1160 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,345,563); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold5
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1160
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1160 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo X Fold5 by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Xiaomi 17 was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo X Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.