Vivo Y05e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y05e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't; the Vivo Y05e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y05e
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y05e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y05e vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y05e | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7225 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 580 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1750 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 570 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y05e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y05e
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y05e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y05e has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y05e over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.