Lava O2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Lava O2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T616, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava O2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava O2
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Lava O2 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava O2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava O2 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.7 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Lava O2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava O2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava O2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava O2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava O2 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava O2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Lava O2 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava O2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.