Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 82/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $999
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.