Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 SE better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 SE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.4×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 SE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 SE over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.