Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 21-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 1,819,685).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1819685 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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 | 8 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
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 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
- 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 44.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active 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.