Vivo iQOO Z8x vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 737,054); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z8x is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z8x

Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 63
Portability 48
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z8x Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 737054 3654776
Geekbench Single 930 3639
Geekbench Multi 2700 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm —
Weight 200 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z8x and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z8x Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
50/100
737054 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +79.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z8x

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (97/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (90/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8x and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z8x has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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.