Vivo Y18 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 348,562); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y18 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 840 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y18 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y18 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y18 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18 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.