Vivo Y78 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 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 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y78
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 235g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y78 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y78 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 644203 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 912 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2244 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y78 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y78 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y78
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y78 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y78 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y78 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y78 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.