Vivo Y18t vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y18t (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18t doesn't; the Vivo Y18t is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y18t
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y18t better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 235g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y18t vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18t significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y18t | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 840 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y18t
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y18t
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y18t
- 5000 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 Y18t
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18t significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y18t or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y18t and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y18t has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y18t or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y18t or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y18t 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.