Vivo iQOO Z9s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 82.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.