Vivo V15 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V15 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 24 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V15 doesn't; the Vivo V15 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V15
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V15 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V15 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V15 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V15 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V15
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V15
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V15 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V15 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V15 (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V15 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V15 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V15 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.