Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1900 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,485,039); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3485039
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1900

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Vivo X Fold6 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X Fold6: 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.
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 Fold6 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3485039 3942923
Geekbench Single 3228 3640
Geekbench Multi 9553 11033
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g
Launch price $1900 $892
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • 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 Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +11.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo X Fold6 by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $1008. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $1008 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo X Fold6 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.