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).
Vivo V70 Elite
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $709
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo V70 Elite by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $309. Vivo V70 Elite was $309 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.