Vivo V70 Elite vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V70 Elite
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 71
Value for money 82
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1913976
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (71/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo V70 Elite: The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo V70 Elite Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1913976 3654776
Geekbench Single 1930 3640
Geekbench Multi 4817 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Launch price $400 $799
Camera comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V70 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100
1913976 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +47.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo V70 Elite by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V70 Elite
$400
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $399. Vivo V70 Elite was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (90/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (90/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (71/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. 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.