Vivo iQOO U1 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U1 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 U1 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.