Vivo iQOO 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 7 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 34 points (88/100 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
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 226g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO 7: The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 7 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3579338
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, OriginOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +68.7%
3579338 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (93/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 7 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).

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

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