Vivo V21e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21e
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21e vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e 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 V21e (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21e | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21e
- 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 V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21e and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V21e by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e 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 V21e (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V21e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21e 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.