Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3593401
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.