Vivo V40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo V40 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo V40 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (93/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo V40 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 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.