Vivo iQOO 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro 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.