Vivo Y50 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y50 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y50 doesn't; the Vivo Y50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y50 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y50 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Funtouch 10.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y50
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y50 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y50 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (81/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y50 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y50 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y50 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.