Vivo Y56 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y56
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y56 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y56 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y56 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y56
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y56 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y56 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y56
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y56 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y56 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y56 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y56 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.