Vivo iQOO Z9s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 224g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 55/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 Z9s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s over the 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.