Vivo iQOO Z7i vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Z7i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7i better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). 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 Z7i (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Z7i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO Z7i by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z7i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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.