Vivo Y29 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo Y29 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 476,175); the Vivo Y29 4G is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y29 4G

Performance 34
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Vivo Y29 4G better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y29 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 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 Y29 4G Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 476175 3654776
Geekbench Single 466 3639
Geekbench Multi 1396 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1608 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 44W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Funtouch 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm —
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Vivo Y29 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Vivo Y29 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Battery and charging

Vivo Y29 4G

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y29 4G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y29 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
41/100
476175 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +87.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo Y29 4G by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo Y29 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (90/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y29 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo Y29 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y29 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y29 4G 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.