Vivo X90 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo X90 (2022) 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 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4810); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,755,232); the Vivo X90 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X90
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4810 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X90 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1755232 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1745 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4351 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4810 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X90
- 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 X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X90 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo X90 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (92/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X90 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X90 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo X90 is a better fit for active users. 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.