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).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo V40 Pro

Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 81
Battery 62
Portability 68
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

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).

Vivo V40 Pro: The Vivo V40 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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.

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
81
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Vivo V40 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo V40 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo V40 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V40 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
75/100
1914147 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +61.7%
5001234 AnTuTu

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 unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed 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.