Vivo V40 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo V40 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+, 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 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,914,147); the Vivo V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1914147
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1914147 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1917 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4509 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V40 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V40 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V40 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo V40 Pro by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo V40 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V40 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo V40 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.