Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1900 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 824,513); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1900
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3455738 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2731 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 319.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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.