Vivo X51 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X51 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X51 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo X51 5G by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X51 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X51 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the 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.