Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,797,821); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10R better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- 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 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10R | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (92/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is a better fit for active 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.