Vivo Y39 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y39 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 568,395); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y39 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y39
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y39 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y39 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y39 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.3×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y39
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y39
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y39
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y39 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y39 by 83.3% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y39 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y39 (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Vivo Y39 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y39 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y39 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.