Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5160); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 224g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5160 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro 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.