Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) 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 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 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 Neo8 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 1260x2800 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 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 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo8 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +61.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (97/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (90/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo8 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 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.