Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 9000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 9000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1007140 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 9210 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.