Vivo Y29 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y29 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y29 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y29
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y29 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y29 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y29 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y29 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y29
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y29
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y29
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y29 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y29 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y29
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y29 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y29 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y29 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y29 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y29 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y29 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y29 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.