Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 235g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 840 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite 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.