HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $892
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $892 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $712. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $712 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.