Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 224g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.