Vivo iQOO Z9s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 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 Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 Z9s 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 Z9s 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.