Vivo iQOO Z8x vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 737,054); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z8x is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8x
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8x vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8x | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS 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 Z8x
- 6000 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 Z8x and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z8x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z8x has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8x over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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.