Vivo Y18i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18i
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18i | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 528 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y18i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.