Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 26/100 (a 58-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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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.