Vivo S15e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo S15e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo S15e is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo S15e better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15e | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2404 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×73.6×10.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15e
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S15e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (92/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S15e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo S15e has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15e 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.