Vivo Y51 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 925,409); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y51 Pro
Performance 56
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo Y51 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 219g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $892

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 925409
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1025
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2882
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y51 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 56/100). 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 Y51 Pro — 54/100, 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 Y51 Pro (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo Y51 Pro: The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y51 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 925409 3942923
Geekbench Single 1025 3640
Geekbench Multi 2882 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 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC no 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 $230 $892
Camera comparison
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y51 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y51 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
49/100
925409 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +76.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y51 Pro
$230
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $662. Vivo Y51 Pro was $662 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (98/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y51 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo Y51 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y51 Pro 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 Y51 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y51 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo Y51 Pro 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.