Vivo V21e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21e | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21e and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V21e by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V21e has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21e 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.