Vivo iQOO U5e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo iQOO U5e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5e
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO U5e better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5e | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5e and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5e by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5e (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5e is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Vivo iQOO U5e has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5e over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.