Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power 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.