Vivo Y05e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y05e (2026) 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't; the Vivo Y05e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y05e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y05e 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 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y05e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y05e | 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 | 5150 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 570 nits | 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 Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y05e
- 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 Y05e
- 5150 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 Y05e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y05e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y05e has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y05e 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.