Vivo Y36 5G vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo Y36 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 530,583).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y36 5G

Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Vivo Y36 5G better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y36 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo Y36 5G Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 530583 3404616
Geekbench Single 724 3566
Geekbench Multi 2032 10162
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 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 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Vivo Y36 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Vivo Y36 5G

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Vivo Y36 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y36 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y36 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6020
43/100
530583 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +84.4%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y36 5G by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo Y36 5G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (95/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (81/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Vivo Y36 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y36 5G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y36 5G 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.