Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $548 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,579,952).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $799
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3579952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100, 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 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS 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 Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.