Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,386,903); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2386903 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.