Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 17

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 79/100 vs 31/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 48 points (79/100 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
Performance 79
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 79
Design 61
Value for money 61
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 194 g 191 g
Price $709
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 48 points (79/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 79/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (79/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.