Vivo Y39 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y39 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 568,395); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y39 doesn't; the Vivo Y39 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y39
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y39 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y39 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y39 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y39 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y39
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y39
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y39
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y39 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y39 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y39
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y39 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y39 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y39 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y39 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.