Vivo Y53t 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 11/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 71 points (82/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y53t 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 71 points higher (82/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y53t 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3593401
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (93/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (72/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 71 points (82/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Vivo Y53t 5G has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y53t 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.