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).
Vivo V70 Elite
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo V70 Elite by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Vivo V70 Elite was $399 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.