Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X300
Verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher on the OH Rank (76 vs 75), winning 1 of 10 categories including Battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is 5.7mm wider than Vivo X300. Vivo X300 is the more recent release, from Oct 17, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
76
75
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
77.6mm (3.06in) · Sep 25, 2025 · Rank #30
13+14+11+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 76
SUPERIOR* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Xiaomi created the Pro and Pro Max models this year to declare focus on Apple's market share. And rightfully so as Xiaomi 17 Pro Max does everything as well as iPhone 17 Pro Max except telephoto pics and overall video recording. To make up for it, Xiaomi's Pro Max has better endurance then iPhone 17 Pro Max (and lasts much longer then S26U), faster charging, brighter screen and of course: a second display that can even be used as a gaming platform (with optional attachment). Ironically, there is an excellent new selfie camera on a phone that can use the superior back cameras for amazing selfies.
PROs
great built, great SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance (with throttling under very high loads), 48hr endurance from a 7500mAh Si-C battery with sub-40min 100W (50W wireless) charging. 2 LTPO AMOLED screens with >2000Hz PWM dimming and both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. IP68 protection (down to 6m for 30min). great imaging from 50MP OIS 23mm main + 50MP 17mm ultrawide (both with PDAF), excellent 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, 6 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Out tech for screen sharing with PCs and Macs
CONs
limited to China market, okay performance from the new 50MP 115mm OIS PDAF periscope telephoto (worse at night) and 17mm ultrawide camera is not really "ultra" wide, no expandable memory, Harmony OS is not everyone's cup of tea, no desktop replacement functionality
Vivo X300
71.9mm (2.83in) · Oct 17, 2025 · Rank #37
13+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 75
* TOP Compact* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Like other Cheese phone makers, Vivo is going small. This years X vanilla model is 2mm narrower and almost 10mm shorter to put X300 well into the new "compact size" of 72mm or less. The battery is bigger than before and the Zeiss branded camera system Vivos are known for is also upgraded. It now features a new 200MP main and a new 50MP AF selfie. The built is improved as well with silky finish both on the back glass panel and on a (squarish, iPhone-like) aluminium frame.
PROs
compact and flagship built, very fast Dimensity 9500 with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6040mAh Si battery with sub-60min 90W charging (40W wireless). >1600nits bright 450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with >2000Hz PWM and HDR10+ certification, IP69 protection, excellent pics from Zeiss optics 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 70mm OIS PDAF 3x periscope telephoto + 50MP 15mm AF ultrawide, new 50MP 20mm AF selfie and up to 4 years of mature and stable OS updates
CONs
limited market availability, no SDmemory slot, no desktop replacement feature or video-out, Vivo trails Samsung, Pixel and Honor in AI implementation
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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