{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y600-vs-xiaomi-18/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:29:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo Y600 vs Xiaomi 18",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 19 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo Y600 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 269,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y600",
            "slug": "vivo-y600",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y600/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-02T17:16:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "value": 34.3,
                "overall": 19.1
            },
            "specs": []
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 18",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-10_57_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T05:38:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno-series (expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB options",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18",
        "margin": 67.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y600": 13,
                    "xiaomi-18": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18": 70
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y600": 34.3,
                    "xiaomi-18": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 150,000 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo Y600 or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 67.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo Y600 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo Y600 and Xiaomi 18 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y600 is listed at PKR 119,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}