Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $450 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $986
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2817788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $536. Vivo iQOO 15R was $536 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.