Vivo V21s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 226g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 562447 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2404 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo V21s by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.