Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Neo 855 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.