Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,015,447); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1015447 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.