Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 79/100 vs 30/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 49 points (79/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (79/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.