Vivo iQOO U5e vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO U5e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5e doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5e
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO U5e better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5e vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5e | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 U5e and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U5e by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5e and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO U5e has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5e over the 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.