Vivo T5x vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $225 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 956,756); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Vivo T5x
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $892
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo T5x 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 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo T5x — 64/100, 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 T5x (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo T5x | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $225 | $892 |
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo T5x and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo T5x by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $667. Vivo T5x was $667 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo T5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo T5x and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo T5x has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo T5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo T5x or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo T5x over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo T5x 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.