Vivo iQOO Z10 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,032,527); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z10
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z10 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z10 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032527 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z10 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z10 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 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.