Vivo Y78 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y78
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 224g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y78 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y78 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 644203 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 912 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2244 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y78 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo Y78 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y78
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y78 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo Y78 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y78 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.