Vivo iQOO vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×75.2×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO over the 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.