Vivo iQOO Z10 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,032,527); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z10
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z10 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032527 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z10 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z10 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 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.