Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3654776
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- 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 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 12 (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 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 12 (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 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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.