vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,342,433); the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+

Performance 82
Display 94
Camera 52
Battery 70
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 193g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+: The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power 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 Neo9S Pro+ Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3998145
Geekbench Single 2203 3639
Geekbench Multi 6511 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 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 14, OriginOS 4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
70
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 Neo9S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
73/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +41.4%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+

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 Neo9S Pro+ (98/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (89/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power 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.