Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 173 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 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.