Vivo Y78 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 644,203); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y78 (China)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y78 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y78 (China) | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 644203 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 912 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2244 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y78 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y78 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y78 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y78 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y78 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y78 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y78 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo Y78 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y78 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y78 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y78 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.