Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 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 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,135,878).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 9 SE

Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Vivo iQOO 9 SE better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 SE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 SE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Vivo iQOO 9 SE: The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 9 SE Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1135878 4888150
Geekbench Single 1500 4301
Geekbench Multi 3537 12490
Display 6.6" Super AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×76.4×8.4 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 9 SE

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 9 SE

  • 6.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 9 SE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 9 SE and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 9 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
55/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +76.8%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 9 SE

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (100/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 SE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (100/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (87/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 SE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users. 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.