Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
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 Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 224g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Z6 (China) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 820210 3942923
Geekbench Single 1059 3640
Geekbench Multi 3012 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100
820210 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +79.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.