Vivo V70 Elite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $400 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V70 Elite
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $845
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite 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 V70 Elite (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V70 Elite | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1913976 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo V70 Elite by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Vivo V70 Elite was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V70 Elite 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 V70 Elite (100/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo V70 Elite 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.