Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, 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 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,447,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2447714 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2186 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7422 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 5160 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 Neo9 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power 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.