Vivo V23 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G, 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 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 960,724); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V23 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V23 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 235g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V23 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V23 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V23 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V23 Pro by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V23 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V23 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V23 Pro 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.