Vivo Y04 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y04 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y04 doesn't; the Vivo Y04 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y04
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y04 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y04 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y04 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7225 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 580 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1750 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y04
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y04
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y04
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y04
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (82/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y04 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y04 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y04 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y04 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y04 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y04 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.