Vivo Y17s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y17s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17s doesn't; the Vivo Y17s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y17s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y17s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y17s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y17s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y17s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y17s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y17s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y17s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y17s by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y17s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y17s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y17s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y17s has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y17s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y17s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y17s over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.