Vivo Y73 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y73
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 191g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y73 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y73 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y73 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 11, Funtouch 11.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 570 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y73
- 4000 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 Y73 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo Y73 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y73
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo Y73 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (87/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y73 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y73 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y73 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y73 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y73 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.