Vivo iQOO 9T vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 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) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- 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 9T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 9T 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.