Vivo iQOO Z8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 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 — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.