Vivo V70 Elite vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,913,976).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V70 Elite
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 71
Value for money 82
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $709

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1913976
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V70 Elite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo V70 Elite: The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo V70 Elite Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1913976 3274157
Geekbench Single 1930 3566
Geekbench Multi 4817 10162
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 191 g
Launch price $400 $709
Camera comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V70 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100
1913976 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +41.5%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo V70 Elite by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V70 Elite
$400
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $309. Vivo V70 Elite was $309 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (95/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V70 Elite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (81/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Xiaomi 17?

The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.