Vivo Y70 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y70 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 329,457); the Vivo Y70 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y70
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y70 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y70
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y70
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y70
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Y70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y70 by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y70 by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y70 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y70 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y70 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.