Vivo Y31s 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 560,863); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Vivo Y31s 5G
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $709
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y31s 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y31s 5G — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y31s 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $709 |
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 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
We compared Vivo Y31s 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y31s 5G by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $509. Vivo Y31s 5G was $509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y31s 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y31s 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y31s 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y31s 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y31s 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.