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).
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo X Fold6 by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1008. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $1008 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.