Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1819685 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 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 Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 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.