Vivo Z3i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Z3i
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3315 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Z3i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Z3i | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3315 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Z3i and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Z3i by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Z3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Z3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Z3i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Z3i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Z3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Z3i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Z3i 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.