Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 235g
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (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.