vivo IQOO Pad5c vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo IQOO Pad5c
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraXiaomi 17 Pro Max8091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Pro Max95100
- Displayvivo IQOO Pad5c9490
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo IQOO Pad5c8555
- vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
- vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger screen12.1" vs 6.9"
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo IQOO Pad5c and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the vivo IQOO Pad5c for its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3).
Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh · Larger display: 12.1" vs 6.9"
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: vivo IQOO Pad5c or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
It's a close call. Pick the vivo IQOO Pad5c for its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3). BeastScore: vivo IQOO Pad5c 90.1/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo IQOO Pad5c and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
vivo IQOO Pad5c has a 12.1-inch display and 10000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 7500 mAh battery.
How do vivo IQOO Pad5c and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
vivo IQOO Pad5c scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 95/100.
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