Vivo iQOO 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,119,714).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 7
Performance 63
Display 80
Camera 36
Battery 44
Portability 46
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO 7: The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 7 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3654776
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, OriginOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +69.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (97/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (90/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 7 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users. 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.