Vivo V23 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 — 84/100 vs 28/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 22
Design 76
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V23 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Vivo V23 5G: The Vivo V23 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo V23 5G Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 44W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo V23 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V23 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V23 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo V23 5G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (87/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (82/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V23 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo V23 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo V23 5G has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V23 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V23 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Vivo V23 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.