Vivo Y36 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y36 (India) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y36 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y36 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y36 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y36 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y36 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y36 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y36 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y36 (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.