Vivo iQOO Z6 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 5000 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 Z6 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 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.