Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8400 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1007140 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 9210 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.