Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 806,420).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- 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 Z7 (China) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) 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.