Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 65/100 (a 23-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 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 63
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1805187
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo: The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.
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 Z9 Turbo Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1805187 3654776
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, OriginOS 4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm —
Weight 194 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
65/100
1805187 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +50.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users. 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.