Vivo Y36 (India) vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 49-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 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y36 (India)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y36 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). 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 (India) (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y36 (India) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 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 | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y36 (India) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y36 (India) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y36 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y36 (India) 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.