Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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.