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vivo T5e vs Xiaomi 17 Max

vivo T5e
27.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
32.1Display63.8
20Camera74.3
43.5Battery92
20Features60
2 spec wins — vivo T5e12 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 27.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+54) and battery (+49). vivo T5e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the vivo T5e

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.74 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution720x16001200x2608
Pixel density260 ppi416 ppi+60%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness570 nits3,500 nits+514%
Screen-to-body85 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetUNISOC T7225Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64GB256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC5.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera8 MP200 MP+2400%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,500 mAh8,000 mAh+45%
Wired charging15 W100 W+567%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
Weight199 g+9%219 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: vivo T5e versus Xiaomi 17 Max
Specvivo T5eXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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