Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (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 Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE 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 Neo6 SE 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 Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE | 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, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | 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 Neo6 SE
- 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 Neo6 SE
- 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 Neo6 SE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE 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 Neo6 SE 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 Neo6 SE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE 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.