Vivo Y20s vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo Y20s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y20s doesn't; the Vivo Y20s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y20s

Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Vivo Y20s better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y20s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y20s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo Y20s Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 251428 3654776
Geekbench Single 272 3639
Geekbench Multi 992 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, Funtouch 10.5 or Funtouch 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm —
Weight 192 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Vivo Y20s

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Vivo Y20s

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo Y20s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y20s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y20s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
25/100
251428 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +93.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo Y20s by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo Y20s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y20s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo Y20s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20s by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y20s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo Y20s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y20s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y20s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y20s 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.