Vivo iQOO 9T vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446).
Vivo iQOO 9T
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9T | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 9T and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9T 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.