Vivo Y36 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y36 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 530,583); the Vivo Y36 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y36 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y36 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y36 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y36 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y36 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y36 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y36 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y36 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y36 5G by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y36 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y36 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y36 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.