Vivo Y81i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y81i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 226g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y81i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y81i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y81i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo Y81i by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y81i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y81i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y81i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo Y81i has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y81i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y81i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y81i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.