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 65/100 (a 23-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 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
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 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • 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 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). 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 75/100). 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).

Vivo iQOO Neo9: The Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
  • 6.8" LTPO 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 Neo9
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +52.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (97/100 vs 75/100).

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 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, 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 75/100).

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.