Vivo Y51 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 877,641); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y51 Pro
Performance 55
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Vivo Y51 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y51 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Vivo Y51 Pro: The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Y51 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 877641 3654776
Geekbench Single 1011 3640
Geekbench Multi 2813 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1570 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 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 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g 219 g
Launch price $230 $799
Camera comparison
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • 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 Y51 Pro
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y51 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y51 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
49/100
877641 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +76.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y51 Pro
$230
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $569. Vivo Y51 Pro was $569 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y51 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo Y51 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y51 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y51 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y51 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.