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 — 90/100 vs 62/100 (a 28-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 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 28 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz

  • 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 28 points higher (90/100 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). 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).

Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo8 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3998145
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 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, HyperOS 3
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/f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +64.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).

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 28 points (90/100 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 — 90/100.

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.