Side-by-side technical data
vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.5 | 9.0 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X Fold6, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
- Weight
- 228 g
- against 240 g
- Display Diagonal
- 8.02″
- against 6.9″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 2,312 px
- against 1,208 px
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.21 GHz | 5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,584,609 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,189 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium, 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) | Octa-core CPU, up to 5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Blue, Black, Green | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 145.7 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 157.2 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 228 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 6 m Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 50 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 8.02″ Best value | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,312 px Best value | 1,208 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,504 px | 2,624 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 418 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Armor Glass, Secondary Display | Secondary Display, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.51″ Best value | 2.9″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi, DisplayPort output | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,700 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Three Microphones, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | X Fold6 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2545A | — |
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