Sharp Aquos R8s Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 47 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,757,044); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 47MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2730 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 47 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.