Vivo V21s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 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 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 235g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 V21s (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 V21s (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 562447 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2404 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
- 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 V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V21s by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 43/100).
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 V21s (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s 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 V21s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21s 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.