Vivo Y29s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo Y29s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 528,398); the Vivo Y29s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y29s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo Y29s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y29s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y29s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 570 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y29s
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y29s
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y29s
- 5500 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
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y29s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo Y29s by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y29s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (89/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y29s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y29s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo Y29s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y29s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y29s 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.