Vivo iQOO U5x vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 34/100 (a 58-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 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5x
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5x vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5x | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 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 U5x
- 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 U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5x and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO U5x has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5x 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 U5x or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5x 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.