Vivo iQOO Z8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.