Vivo iQOO 9T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo iQOO 9T (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 61/100 (a 26-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
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 9T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 224g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T 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 9T Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 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) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 9T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T 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 9T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO 9T 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.