Vivo NEX 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo NEX 3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 224g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo NEX 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo NEX 3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2256 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo NEX 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo NEX 3 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo NEX 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (83/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo NEX 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo NEX 3 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo NEX 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo NEX 3 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.