Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo T5 Lite 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 550,018).
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $999
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Vivo T5 Lite 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $999 |
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo T5 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $784. Vivo T5 Lite 5G was $784 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo T5 Lite 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo T5 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo T5 Lite 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.