Vivo V17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Vivo V17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo V17

Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 39
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Vivo V17 better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 219g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

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 V17 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3998145
Geekbench Single 321 3639
Geekbench Multi 1128 11047
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo V17

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo V17

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo V17

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
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 V17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
39/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo V17 by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo V17

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (98/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (89/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo V17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo V17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo V17 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V17 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.