Vivo Y21G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo Y21G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21G doesn't; the Vivo Y21G is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y21G

Performance 27
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Vivo Y21G better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 224g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 317084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y21G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo Y21G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G70 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 317084 3950082
Geekbench Single 417 3639
Geekbench Multi 1345 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 182 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Vivo Y21G

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo Y21G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo Y21G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y21G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y21G MediaTek Helio G70
29/100
317084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +92.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y21G by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo Y21G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (98/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo Y21G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21G by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y21G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo Y21G has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21G 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 Y21G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y21G 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.