vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
67.6Display69.8
75.8Camera83.6
75.5Battery92
86.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — vivo X100 Ultra8 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 71.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and camera (+8). vivo X100 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the vivo X100 Ultra
- 24% higher Pixel density: 517 ppi vs 418 ppi
- 16% higher Optical zoom: 3.7 x vs 3.2 x
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 76
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 76
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 30 W
- 55% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
Display
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 517 ppi+24% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,000 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 91.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.7 x+16% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 50 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g+3% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | vivo X100 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |