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 (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
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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.