Vivo iQOO U1 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U1 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U1 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 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.