Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 17T

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 55/100 vs 30/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 25 points (55/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17T
Performance 33
Display 100
Camera 59
Battery 59
Design 68
Value for money 79
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (59/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 25 points higher (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (59/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T: The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 17T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2047329
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 185 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17T
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
59
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17T
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 17T
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17T
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (33/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 25 points (55/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 55/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (59/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 17T?

The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (33/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.