vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins 1 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Max 5G9195
- DisplayTie8989
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.78"
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78").
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78"). BeastScore: vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ 88.5/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G compare for speed?
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Max 5G scores 95/100.
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