Vivo iQOO 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 7 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 7
Performance 63
Display 80
Camera 36
Battery 44
Portability 46
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 224g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 7: The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 7 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3942923
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, OriginOS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +71.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (98/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (87/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 7 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users. 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.