Vivo iQOO Neo9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1819685 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP 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 Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO 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 Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (92/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 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.