Vivo iQOO U5e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO U5e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5e doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO U5e better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5e | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5e and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U5e by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO U5e has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5e 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.