Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 550,018).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Performance 44
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability
Value for money 50
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Vivo T5 Lite 5G better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $999

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 44/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 66/100).

Vivo T5 Lite 5G: The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo T5 Lite 5G Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 550018 3998145
Geekbench Single 803 3640
Geekbench Multi 2047 11033
Display 6.8" LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 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 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Launch price $215 $999
Camera comparison
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • 6.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo T5 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6400
45/100
550018 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +86.2%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
$215
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Launch price difference: $784. Vivo T5 Lite 5G was $784 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo T5 Lite 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G 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 T5 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Vivo T5 Lite 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. 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.