Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better display (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.