Vivo Y29 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo Y29 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y29 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 476,175); the Vivo Y29 4G is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y29 4G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo Y29 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y29 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y29 4G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y29 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y29 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y29 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y29 4G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo Y29 4G by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y29 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y29 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo Y29 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y29 4G 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.