Vivo Y56 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo Y56 (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 — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't; the Vivo Y56 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y56
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 226g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y56 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y56 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y56
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y56 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo Y56 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y56 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo Y56 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y56 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.