Vivo V20 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V20 SE (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Vivo V20 SE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V20 SE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V20 SE better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V20 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V20 SE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V20 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V20 SE
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V20 SE
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V20 SE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V20 SE by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V20 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (83/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V20 SE 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.