Vivo V29e (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V29e (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29e (India) doesn't; the Vivo V29e (India) is noticeably lighter (181g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29e (India)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V29e (India) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 224g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29e (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo V29e (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29e (India) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×74.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29e (India)
- Main: 64MP 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 V29e (India)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29e (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V29e (India) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V29e (India) by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29e (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo V29e (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e (India) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29e (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (India) by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V29e (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V29e (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29e (India) 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 V29e (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29e (India) 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.