{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-vivo-x-fold6/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T17:26:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 vs vivo X Fold6",
    "answer": "The vivo X Fold6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The iPhone 17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 395,999 against PKR 399,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17",
            "slug": "iphone-17",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93.9,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 43.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 83.2,
                "overall": 81
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "177 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo X Fold6",
            "slug": "vivo-x-fold6",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x-fold6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-10_12_53-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 399999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T05:50:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 98.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "26 June 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "Folded: 159.7 × 72.6 × 10.2 mm | Unfolded: 159.7 × 142.3 × 4.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP58/IP59 Dust Protected & Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "Display Size 8.03 Inches and Cover Display Size 6.53 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "2200 × 2480 Pixels (~412 PPI) (Cover Display Resolution 1172 × 2748 Pixels (~457 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), Armor Glass (Cover Display),"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Oryon Prime 6 × Oryon Performance",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera: 200 MP (Wide) + 50 MP (Periscope Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom) + 50 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "Dual Selfie Cameras: 20 MP (Inner Display) + 20 MP (Cover Display)",
                    "Video recording": "8K, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, HDR, Dolby Vision, Gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon Carbon Li-Ion (Non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x-fold6",
        "margin": 17.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 93.9,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x-fold6"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 87,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x-fold6"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 43.1,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x-fold6"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 100,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 75,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x-fold6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 83.2,
                    "vivo-x-fold6": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x-fold6"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "iPhone 17 costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "vivo X Fold6 packs a 3,308 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X Fold6 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X Fold6 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X Fold6 has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or vivo X Fold6?",
            "answer": "vivo X Fold6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of iPhone 17 and vivo X Fold6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and vivo X Fold6 at PKR 399,999. That makes iPhone 17 cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or vivo X Fold6?",
            "answer": "vivo X Fold6 scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on vivo X Fold6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 or vivo X Fold6?",
            "answer": "vivo X Fold6 leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and vivo X Fold6 a 7000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or vivo X Fold6?",
            "answer": "vivo X Fold6 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while vivo X Fold6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}