Vivo iQOO 9 Global vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, 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 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,208,784); the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Global better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 Global vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 Global and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 Global or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 Global and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 Global or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 Global or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 Global over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global 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.