Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 840 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.