Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 65/100 (a 23-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 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1805187 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Z9 Turbo and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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.