Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 806,420); the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 (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 Z7 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 (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 Z7 (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.