Vivo V40 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V40 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 737,054); the Vivo V40 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V40 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo V40 Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V40 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×74.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V40 Lite
- 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 V40 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V40 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V40 Lite by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo V40 Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V40 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 Lite 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.