Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing 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.