Vivo Y18 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 348,562); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo Y18 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 840 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo Y18 by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (82/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo Y18 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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.