Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) 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 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 224g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (59/100 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 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | 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 | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 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 Neo8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 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.