Vivo iQOO Z8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 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 55/100 (a 37-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 1,240,821); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 200 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 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 Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS 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 Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8 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 Z8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z8 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.