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 (3,950,082 vs 3,455,738); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 3455738
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- 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 — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 95/100).
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.