Vivo V29 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 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 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,117,927); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro 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 V29 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117927 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V29 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V29 Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro 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 V29 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V29 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V29 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.