Vivo V30 Lite (ME) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 568,395); the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V30 Lite (ME) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 235g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V30 Lite (ME) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V30 Lite (ME) by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V30 Lite (ME)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V30 Lite (ME) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V30 Lite (ME) 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.