Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 82/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $810
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 6 points higher (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Xiaomi 17 Max was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.