Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,015,447); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1015447 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 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 Z9s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 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.