Vivo iQOO 16 VS Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
We are comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 (Vivo) with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (Xiaomi). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Vivo iQOO 16 AND Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Here’s how Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Vivo iQOO 16
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Superior display technology (LTPO AMOLED)
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38% smoother display (165 Hz vs 120 Hz)
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10% higher AnTuTu v11 score (5498720 vs 5001234)
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Higher resolution (1440 x 3168)
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2% lighter at 229.8g
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 200 MP
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1% larger battery (8500 mAh vs 8400 mAh)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 50 MP
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1% larger display (6.9 inches vs 6.85 inches)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Vivo iQOO 16 AND Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Vivo | Xiaomi |
| Release Date: | September 29, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Mobile Chipset: | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| GPU: | Adreno 850 | Adreno 850 |
| Operating System: | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| Weight: | 222.5 g, 227.9 g, 229.8 g (by finish) | 235 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.85 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1440 x 3168 | 1208 x 2624 pixels |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 508 | 418 |
| Display Technology: | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 165 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1100 nits | 1200 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Pro mode, RAW support | Dual LED flash, Bokeh mode, Pro mode, RAW support |
| Main Camera Video: | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 60 fps | 4K@60fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 200 |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | — |
| Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Focal Length | — | 23 mm |
| Sensor | OmniVision OV50Q | — |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.3" | 1/1.28" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.61 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Laser AF |
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 200 |
| Aperture | f/2.65 | f/2.4 |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Sensor | Sony LYT-600 | Samsung ISOCELL HP5 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.95" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | — |
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 |
| Aperture | f/2.05 | f/2.4 |
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 17 mm |
| Sensor | GalaxyCore GC50D1 | OmniVision OV50M40 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.0" | 1/2.88" |
| Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 0.61 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 32 MP | 50 |
| Image Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Sensor | GalaxyCore GC32E1 | OmniVision OV50M40 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.88" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 0.61 micron |
| Autofocus | No | PDAF |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 8400 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Battery Type: | Si/C Li-Ion | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Charging Speed: | 100W | 100W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 16 GB, 12 GB | 16 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 3764 | 3762 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 11619 | 11459 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 5498720 | 5001234 |
| CPU | 1512400 | 1431500 |
| GPU | 2045600 | 1947800 |
| MEM | 738900 | 500900 |
| UX | 1201820 | 1121034 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 5195978 | 5195978 |
| CPU | 1407243 | 1407243 |
| GPU | 1940214 | 1940214 |
| MEM | 739539 | 739539 |
| UX | 1108982 | 1108982 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Vivo iQOO 16 AND Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The charts below visualize how Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Vivo iQOO 16 AND Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Vivo iQOO 16’s 6.85 inches screen compared to the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s 6.9 inches display.
Vivo iQOO 16
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Release Timeline of Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was released 6 days earlier than Vivo iQOO 16.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Vivo iQOO 16 has a narrow overall lead compared to the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Its strongest advantages are in Camera and Display. They are still fairly close in Performance and Battery.
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