Vivo V29 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,117,927); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117927 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V29 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo V29 Pro by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V29 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.