Vivo iQOO Z7i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Z7i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7i
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7i better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7i is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7i and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7i by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7i is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7i by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z7i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7i 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.