Vivo iQOO U5x vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5x
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5x vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5x | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5x and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO U5x has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5x 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.