Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Performance 44
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability
Value for money 50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo T5 Lite 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $892

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (83/100 vs 66/100).

Vivo T5 Lite 5G: The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo T5 Lite 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 550018 3942923
Geekbench Single 803 3640
Geekbench Multi 2047 11033
Display 6.8" LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g
Launch price $215 $892
Camera comparison
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • 6.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo T5 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6400
45/100
550018 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
$215
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $677. Vivo T5 Lite 5G was $677 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (83/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo T5 Lite 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Vivo T5 Lite 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. 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.