Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.