vivo X Fold3 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 X Fold3 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
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Max 5G9195
- Displayvivo X Fold3 Pro9489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie8585
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,700 mAh
- vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger screen8.03" vs 6.9"
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo X Fold3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the vivo X Fold3 Pro for its bigger screen (8.03" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Max 5G for its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,700 mAh) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Larger display: 8.03" vs 6.9"
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,700 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: vivo X Fold3 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the vivo X Fold3 Pro for its bigger screen (8.03" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Max 5G for its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,700 mAh) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3). BeastScore: vivo X Fold3 Pro 89.3/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo X Fold3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
vivo X Fold3 Pro has a 8.03-inch display and 5700 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do vivo X Fold3 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G compare for speed?
vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Max 5G scores 95/100.
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