Vivo Y18i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 528 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo Y18i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.