Vivo V29 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo V29 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 592,015); the Vivo V29 Lite is noticeably lighter (177g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo V29 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 226g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo V29 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 V29 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo V29 Lite by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V29 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo V29 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V29 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29 Lite 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.