Vivo V70 Elite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V70 Elite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $892
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V70 Elite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1913976 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo V70 Elite by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $492. Vivo V70 Elite was $492 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo V70 Elite 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.