Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) 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.