Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1500 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-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 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3842882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1500
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $514. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.