Vivo Y18i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, 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 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). 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 Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 528 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | 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 Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18i
- 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 Y18i
- 5000 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 Y18i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y18i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18i 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.