Vivo V23e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 4050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23e
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V23e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g 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 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V23e 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 40/100). 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 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V23e 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 V23e (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V23e | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V23e
- 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 V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V23e and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V23e by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V23e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V23e 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 V23e (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (83/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V23e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23e 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 V23e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23e 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.