Vivo Y21T (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y21T (India) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 49-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 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21T (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y21T (India) is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y21T (India)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y21T (India) better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y21T (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). 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 30/100). 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 Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y21T (India) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | 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 Y21T (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y21T (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y21T (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y21T (India) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y21T (India) by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y21T (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y21T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21T (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y21T (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21T (India) 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.