Vivo V40 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 568,395); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 SE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V40 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). 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 35/100). 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 V40 SE (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 V40 SE (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V40 SE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 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 V40 SE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo V40 SE by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (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 V40 SE (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo V40 SE has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V40 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 SE 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.