Lava Virat V1 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 153,667); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Lava Virat V1 by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.