Vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $900 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,294,102).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X100 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2294102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $900
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X100 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2294102 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X100 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Xiaomi 17 Max was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo X100 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X100 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X100 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.