Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.