Vivo Y31d vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31d leads — 33/100 vs 12/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is faster in AnTuTu (824,513 vs 522,680); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Vivo Y31d
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 824513 vs 522680
- Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1532
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y31d vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo Y31d scores 21 points higher (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (57/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Vivo Y31d are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (57/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y31d | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 522680 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 489 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1532 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $185 | — |
Vivo Y31d
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y31d
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y31d
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo Y31d and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads Vivo Y31d by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Vivo Y31d are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (57/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (83/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y31d or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y31d and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y31d has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Should you choose the Vivo Y31d over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.