vivo V40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare vivo V40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
vivo
V40 Pro
$629
5categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
10categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the vivo V40 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
V40 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $629 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
V40 Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,550,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5350 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Zeiss Cine-flare | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, fluorite AG glass back, Schott Xensation Alpha front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $629Winner | $999 |
vivo V40 Pro
The vivo V40 Pro brings complete Zeiss co-engineered camera optics to the V-series, featuring four 50MP Sony/Samsung sensors, a 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery in an astonishingly slim 7.58mm frame, Dimensity 9200+ power, and IP68 water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh