vivo Pad3 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo Pad3 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G
Too close to call: 1 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi 17 Max 5G9195
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie9595
- Displayvivo Pad3 Pro9489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- vivo Pad3 Pro has the bigger battery11,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
- vivo Pad3 Pro has the bigger screen13" vs 6.9"
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo Pad3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the vivo Pad3 Pro for its bigger battery (11,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh) and bigger screen (13" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Max 5G for its faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300).
Larger battery: 11,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh · Larger display: 13" vs 6.9"
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: vivo Pad3 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the vivo Pad3 Pro for its bigger battery (11,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh) and bigger screen (13" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Max 5G for its faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300). BeastScore: vivo Pad3 Pro 88.9/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo Pad3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
vivo Pad3 Pro has a 13-inch display and 11500 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do vivo Pad3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G compare for speed?
vivo Pad3 Pro scores 91/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Max 5G scores 95/100.
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