Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1900 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6900); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,593,349); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3593349
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1900
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3593349 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold6 by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $914. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $914 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X Fold6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.