Vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $950 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 88/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3654776
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $950
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 3 points higher (91/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100, 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 Vivo X300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Xiaomi 17 Max was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.