Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1900 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,485,039); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3485039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3485039 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | $1900 | $999 |
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold6 by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $901. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $901.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X Fold6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.