Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 57/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 971424 3942923
Geekbench Single 1167 3640
Geekbench Multi 2577 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 44W 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 / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100
971424 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +75.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.