Vivo V23 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G, 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 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 960,724); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V23 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V23 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V23 Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V23 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (83/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23 Pro 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.