Vivo Y05e vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo Y05e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225, 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 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't; the Vivo Y05e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y05e
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo Y05e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y05e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y05e | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7225 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 580 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1750 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 570 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y05e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y05e
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y05e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo Y05e has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y05e 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.