Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $723 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,654,776).

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo X300s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 80
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 76
Design 28
Value for money 60
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3654776
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $723 vs $799

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3703823 3654776
Geekbench Single 3228 3640
Geekbench Multi 9553 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 217 g 219 g
Price $723 $799
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
76
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
82/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 -1.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300s
$723
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $76. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $76.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo X300s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo X300s 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.