Vivo Y500i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 560,863).
Vivo Y500i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $892
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500i 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 47/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Vivo Y500i — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $892 |
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y500i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y500i by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $712. Vivo Y500i was $712 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y500i has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500i 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 Y500i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use. 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.